Maleeha Zahid

Maleeha Zahid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She also serves as an Associate Editor for the AACE Endocrinology and Diabetes Journal.

Dr. Zahid earned her MD from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan, and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine/Endocrinology) and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

• Research Focus: Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Thyroid Disorders, and General Endocrinology
• Key Contributions: Investigated metabolic impacts on COVID-19 outcomes, diabetes technology, and rare endocrine disorders.

Her publications span diabetes management, obesity-COVID interactions, and vaccine immunology. She has received Honors including Chief Fellow in Endocrinology and Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Dr. Zahid is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, Endocrine Society, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.