Dr. Uzma Kewan, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Uzma Kewan, who serves patients in Lutz, Florida.

Dr. Kewan is a board-certified internist whose specialities include hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic heart failure. She is affiliated with Optum - Crystal Grove in Lutz, Florida.

Optum delivers personalized care with a family of more than 48,000 doctors and 1,300 neighborhood clinics across the United States - from primary care to urgent care and more. The team of professionals work together to help over 18 million people live healthier lives. Their goal is to put each person on the right course of care by providing them with a care team that works together to meet their individual needs. 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Kewan graduated with her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. Upon relocating to the United States, she went on to complete her residency in internal medicine at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida.  

With years of experience in her field, she is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

On a more personal note, Dr. Kewan is fluent in English, Urdu, and Hindi. She is also competent in Arabic. 

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