Garland Pulmonologist Dr. Areeb Zamir Killed in Dallas Car Crash on New Year’s Eve
The Garland and greater North Texas medical community is mourning the tragic death of Dr. Areeb Zamir, a pulmonologist at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Garland, who was killed in a car crash in Dallas on New Year’s Eve. He was 37 years old.
Dr. Zamir, a resident of Murphy, Texas, was widely respected for his dedication to patient care and deeply loved for his compassion, humility, and service to others. He was the beloved son of Nazia and Zafar Zamir, a family held in high regard within the community. News of his passing has left family, friends, colleagues, and patients heartbroken.
According to Dallas police, Dr. Zamir was identified as one of three victims in a series of crashes that occurred on North Central Expressway early New Year’s Eve morning. Authorities reported that two separate crashes took place within minutes of each other, one in the northbound lanes and another in the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 near the Interstate 635 interchange. The first crash occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found Dr. Zamir in the roadway, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed his identity.
Dr. Zamir leaves behind his wife, Dr. Nabila Zamir, and their two young children, ages 8 and 3. His death has been described by loved ones as a loss beyond words—both a personal tragedy and a profound loss to the community he served.
Members of the community have shared prayers and messages of condolence, asking that Allah envelop Dr. Zamir in His infinite mercy, grant him the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous, and provide strength, patience, and comfort to his parents, Nazia and Zafar Zamir, his wife, children, and the entire Zamir family during this unimaginably painful time.
Funeral services have been arranged in accordance with Islamic tradition. Dr. Zamir’s janazah is scheduled to take place at EPIC following Jumuah prayers at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, with the funeral prayer expected around 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Farmersville Cemetery at approximately 3:00 p.m.
As colleagues, patients, and loved ones continue to grieve, Dr. Areeb Zamir is remembered as a devoted physician, a loving husband and father, and a son whose life of service and kindness touched many. His legacy will endure in the lives he cared for and the family and community who will forever hold his memory close.
Dr. Zamir was so good with his patients. I only saw him twice as a patient, but I readily referred a family member to him. I am extremely sad and pray for peace for his family.
What a tragic loss for so many. He was such a caring man! I will remember him, his family and friends in my prayers. I am without words!
I had only been a patient for a couple of visits, but Dr. Zamir was so dedicated to his patients, doing what was necessary to serve their medical needs and making his patients happy. Such a tragic loss to his family, friends and patients. My heart goes out to his family and I pray for their comfort during this difficult time.
I was Dr. Zamir’s patient for many years. While being an excellent doctor, he was also a very friendly person. You could always talk to him; he took his time with everyone. This is a horrible loss to our community. I’ll really miss you, Areeb. See you in Jannah.
Dr Zamir was mine and my husband’s doctor. He was professional, personable, and kind. He spent as much time, as needed, without feeling rushed. This is a great loss for the medical community and all his patients, and especially his family. We will pray for his family. We will miss him greatly as his patients.
Dr Zamir was such a kind man and physician. I will miss him. He was my dr and my son’s Dr too. He will be greatly missed by all
Truly saddened to hear the loss of Dr. Zamir. My deepest condolences goes out to his family and loved ones. I’ve been an established patient under Dr. Zamir for the past 3 years. He is a very devoted and caring individual.
He was an amazing doctor and a wonderful human being. What a tragedy! My Prayers go out to his family and loved ones. He will be missed.
I’m so very saddened to hear this. He was by far the nicest, most attentive and the warmest doctor I’ve ever experienced and I will miss him so greatly. This is a huge loss to everyone who knew him and patients that will never experience his level of care. To say he went above and beyond to get me diagnosed is a huge understatement. My heart goes out to his wife and children. I just know he was the best Dad!
I am heartbroken to hear about Dr. Zamir. He was a very knowledgeable Pulmonologist. He was always very kind. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
I am so saddened for the family and patients of Dr Zamir. He was among the very kindest and caring of my physicians. I will miss his intelligent and expert care and advice that I was fortunate to receive for the last 4 years. May his memory be a blessing to all who loved and knew him.
As one of his patients, I am heartbroken to hear of his passing. He was always so kind and understanding, putting my health as a first priority. He embodied what all doctors should be. Blessing to his family during this time of such great loss.
Many prayers for the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Areeb Zamir. So sad to hear of his passing. He was such an excellent doctor and memorable professional.
I am shocked and devastated by this loss. Dr. Zamir was one of my favorite and most capable physicians. He was such a kind and compassionate man, an inspiration to us all.
I found myself looking forward to seeing him days before my appointment. My heart goes out to his children, wife, family, friends, and team.
Although he will no longer be with us physically, he lives on in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers.
Both my wife and I were patients of Dr. Zamir and we find this news just terrible and so sad. He was an amazing physician that you could also consider him a friend. He will be sorely missed. Our prayers and thoughts go to his family , friends and his medical staff and others who have worked with Dr. Zamir. May he rest in peace.
I have been a patient of Dr Zamir for years and he worked well with my pulmonary hypertension issues. Would let me ask as many or as few questions as I had. He worked with me when I had an issue with my cpap machine and was just wonderful all around man and Dr.
I am so saddened to hear of this horrific news and my prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Our deepest sympathy to Dr Zamirs wife, children and parents. My husband was a patient of Dr Zamirs and in all the Years we have been seeing Drs I think he was one of the best Drs. So caring. He will be deeply missed
Patrick and Carol Tice
I am extremely saddened to learn of Dr. Zamir’s passing. He was THE best doctor. He always explained the options for treatment, but old me what he recommended but always let me decide the treatment plan to follow. I will miss his thoughtfulness and kindness. Praying for his loved ones.
I am heartbroken to hear of this tragedy. He became my Dr this past year and I have been touched for his nurturing nature and desire to help me with my newly pulmonary health. I wish I could have paid my respect to him and his family. I know he is a professional that will be missed. His bedside manner, willingness to make sure I understood my medical issues.
I just got the news of Dr. Zamir’s passing from Baylor Scott & White, and I can’t believe that, just like that, he’s gone. A wonderful, caring, and irreplaceable provider. I know because he was my pulmonologist for the last three years. A tragic loss for his family, but also for all the patients whose lives he touched, like mine.
Dr. Zamir cared with compassion and listened with intention. I am thankful for the way he treated his patients with dignity and kindness. Praying comfort and peace over his family and all who mourn this great loss.
I’m in shock. Dr Zamir is so kind and so caring. He took such interest and care for me. He will be greatly missed. What a wonderful Doctor and human being
My heart breaks for Dr Zamir’s family and colleagues. Not only was Dr Zamir my pulmonologist, his wife is my Rheumatologist. The teamwork and communication between these two incredibly caring physicians can never be replaced.
My own father was tragically killed in a multi car collision 65 years ago on New Years Eve.
I will never forget Dr Zamir and the kindness behind his eyes.