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Ozair M Ziauddin, MD

Ozair M Ziauddin, MD

Rheumatology
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English, Urdu

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine

Residency:
University of Chicago- Northshore Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
University of Illinois at Chicago, Rheumatology Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • MDWise
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IL
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • Molina Health
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(362 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

188 Reviews

11/20/2025

Very caring and thorough .Listens to patients.

11/18/2025

Dr Ziauddin always takes the time to listen to my complaints and work up the best treatment plan or optiond for it.

11/18/2025

He’s the Best and caring

11/16/2025

Dr. Ziauddin is very knowledgeable, kind and answers all my questions

11/11/2025

He has been handling my rheumatology issues for several years & is always interested in me not only as a patient but as a person.

11/08/2025

Dr. Ziauddin always answers my questions quickly and makes best decision for my autoimmune disease.

11/06/2025

THE AWESOME, GREAT, AMAZING, BEST RA DOCTOR. He is God sent to us that are needing medical help with our RA. I would recommend him to Any and Everyone. 💯💯💯💯💯

11/05/2025

Dr. Z is very thorough in what he does. He took a personal interest in the issues that I was facing and thoroughly reviewed my progress. Good bedside manner.

11/04/2025

Easy to talk to & takes time to explain what exactly is happening

11/04/2025

Very through

10/30/2025

Gets involved with patient-really cares

10/30/2025

Dr Z.is very nice ,he makes sure everything is explained

10/29/2025

He’s smart, thorough, and conscientious. I also believe he truly cares about his patients.

10/29/2025

Outstanding people skills.

10/28/2025

He cares, follows-up, and listens.

10/28/2025

He is a very caring Doctor he makes sure you understand what to do and take when you are in pain and it sure does work he's very respectful to all his patients and iam Blessed to have him for my Doctor

10/24/2025

Always consistently friendly, knowledgeable, professional, relatable. Upbeat. Will notice health issues in MyChart beyond rheumatology and inquire whether these are being addressed. Takes time to explain. Unrushed. Top notch physician.

10/23/2025

I like that my doctor explains everything to me, and will expand with ever question.

10/21/2025

is straight forward

10/21/2025

He listens and truly cares what you are going through.

10/20/2025

As above

10/17/2025

Dr took all of my concerns into consideration, asked me a lot of questions, and gave me a plan for treatment without dismissing me.

10/16/2025

Dr.Z is very compassionate about what he is doing. Very respectful of Franciscan. He is wonderful about spending time with you & giving you support in answering all your questions.

10/16/2025

Dr. Z takes time to figure out your concerns.

10/14/2025

I haven’t felt this heard by a medical team in a very long time. Dr. Z and his entire team were wonderful, and compassionate! I feel that no matter the results of my tests, I’m in the right place for care.

10/08/2025

Takes time with patients. Willingly answers questions and concerns. Knowledgeable and friendly.

10/07/2025

Very knowledgeable & attentive

10/06/2025

He was thorough & caring, explained everything well.

10/03/2025

I just like him as a care giver. He is compassionate and does a great job.

10/01/2025

he is easy to talk to a down to earth Dr

10/01/2025

They explained all the reasons why I was having so many issues. With my hands

09/30/2025

Brilliant, caring and professional.

09/26/2025

Very friendly and takes his time with you.

09/23/2025

Good bed side manner. Straight to the point

09/22/2025

he seems to remember me and has a no rush approach giving me his full attention.

09/22/2025

Awesome Dr

09/21/2025

He listens.

09/20/2025

I feel confident that he will show all of his patients the care that he gives to me.

09/18/2025

Caring and thoughtful

09/16/2025

He's a good doctor he explains things well

09/11/2025

Excellent doctor who takes time with his patients.

09/11/2025

Doctor was great explaining my illness and medication journey.

09/08/2025

I was thankful for his Knowledge because I was scared and concerned.

09/04/2025

Dr. Ziauddin is thorough, takes his time to discuss what is bothering or what might have changed. His staff is polite and very professional. I am very pleased with the care I receive.

09/03/2025

Dr. Ziauddian is very through and explains everything in a way you can understand. You feel as though he hears you and he is proactive in getting to the bottom of things.

09/03/2025

He is very easy to talk to and knowledgeable.

09/03/2025

Dr Z takes time and listen to your concerns and explains everything so you understand.

08/30/2025

He listens and cares.

08/29/2025

He listens to your medical issues and answers any concerns you may have.

08/28/2025

I thought his analysis of the my condition was well thought out and outside the box.

08/28/2025

They see very knowledgeable and sincere about my complaints They recommend what seemed like the best solution to help me to get better this is my first time seeing them And they seem genuine

08/28/2025

I have visited 3-4 different rheumatologists in different markets and Dr .Ziauddin is one of the most knowledgeable, physicians I have had. He always takes time to listen and ask insightful questions too.

08/26/2025

I liked him. He listened well and explained things well.

08/26/2025

Knowledge of RA problems.

08/19/2025

Very patient and thorough

08/17/2025

He was attentive concern and caring. Took time for my care

08/14/2025

Shared and gave me health information/results on the LiveWell app (which I hardly use) and spoke to me in an understandable manner about my condition and how it affects my life.

08/13/2025

Personal informative caring

08/12/2025

Very thorough and explains things to you.

08/11/2025

The entire team didn’t rush me. Dr. Z spent time listening to me. I felt like he heard me and I appreciated the shared decision making. Dr. Z gave me information, helped me make an informed decision about next steps, and did not pressure me into anything. Dr. Z also gave the fellow a chance to learn and showed her how to perform a special exam on my hand. He was patient with her and a great teacher, which I thought was nice. All in all, I had an excellent experience and I would absolutely recommend this office!

08/11/2025

Feel he really listens to me

08/06/2025

He has a good bedside manner!!

07/31/2025

As previously stated Dr Ziauddin was very knowledgeable & explained the process I was seeking in a friendly easy to understand manner.

07/31/2025

Amazing service

07/30/2025

Fantastic person

07/30/2025

Dr. Z is very thorough and appreciate him doing his job as well as he does

07/29/2025

Takes time to explain what’s going on

07/29/2025

Dr. Z is wonderful. So kind and considerate. Listens to all concerns.

07/27/2025

Exceptional bedside manner. He initially reviewed my medical history and consulted with my nephrologist on my treatment plan.

07/25/2025

Great mammer- compassionate and caring. Good listening skills.

07/24/2025

Professional, easy to discuss issues and concerns, does not rush through the appointment, take away a feeling of being heard and knowing he does care for your well being to keep you as healthy as you can be

07/23/2025

He’s the Best

07/22/2025

He is an amazing physician who truly cares about his patients. He is the best!

07/22/2025

Dr. Z is a fantastic doctor. He listens and takes time to explain never making you feel like you are a taking his time . He cares about his patients.

07/21/2025

Very friendly Answers all my questions Explains what needs to be done next

07/21/2025

Great doctor answer all my questions and his nurses are great

07/20/2025

Friendly and concerned dr.

07/17/2025

Extremely knowledgeable

07/17/2025

Dr was very informative and listened to all of my concerns and shared all of his advice and opinions to me. Very great experience with him and his team!

07/16/2025

Doctor is wonderful!

07/15/2025

Hoping it’s a 10, my only experience and believing he’s on the same search for answers as I have been on.

07/14/2025

Patient care is excellent!

07/14/2025

Dr. Ziauddin has been a true gift. He is knowledgeable, takes the time to understand what I'm dealing with, and includes me in the decisions about my treatment. I have seen a steady improvement since being with Dr Z. He has truly given my quality of life back and honestly I don't think my words do him justice.

07/12/2025

I am very pleased with my rheumatologist choice.

07/12/2025

He is the best

07/11/2025

Took very great care of me!

07/07/2025

Well he’s a good Dr

07/07/2025

I love Dr Ziauddin he listens to me. He reads my chart. He asks me questions about my health and pays attention.

07/02/2025

Dr Z is always considerate & thoroughly discusses my care with me.

06/30/2025

Doctor Ziauddin helps me make an informed decision. He listens to my concerns.

06/29/2025

They tell me what is going on in a way I can understand

06/25/2025

He was on point w6 all my health issues

06/24/2025

He listens to my concerns and remembers them at my next appointment. He explains well and I have the utmost confidence in him.

06/24/2025

He is a sincere doctor and takes the time to ask questions and to go over any concerns and procedures he has ordered. I feel that I will get some answers to my questions after completing the testing he has ordered.

06/16/2025

I already have 4 family members see him all day nothing but great things about him

06/10/2025

I like the fact that Dr. Z takes a personal interest in my wellbeing.

06/04/2025

Dr Z was very caring, had a good listening ear and very thorough.

05/29/2025

Dr Ziauddin is just an amazing physician, one of a kind. He truly cares about his patients. His presentation is very welcoming and warm, yet detailed and professional. Does not rush he wants to make sure excellent service is provided. So grateful to have him as my physician.

05/22/2025

Dr Ziauddin is extremely competent besides being kind and compassionate

05/20/2025

I trust him

05/19/2025

I have had many Doctors before but he listens to what problem you have and always helps you with it thank you Doctor Z

05/18/2025

I feel that they would get excellent care from him.

05/14/2025

Dr. Z is concerned about you. He always asked you how you are doing. Always willing to spend time with you to discuss any changes you may have in your life.

05/13/2025

He tells you like it is answer any questions that you might have

05/13/2025

Very supporting.

05/09/2025

I have referred him many times over. Dr. Ziauddin is smart, professional, he cares and helps you maintain your good health - or to get you there.

05/09/2025

Dr. Z works diligently to determine the cause of your health concerns. He takes sufficient time to discuss the issues.

05/08/2025

The information that Dr. Ziauddin provided and his professionalism.

05/07/2025

Polite and understanding

05/01/2025

He is informative. He also was willing to repeat almost everything he said to my mom and was patient with her. He was very gentle and told her what he was going to do before each step of giving her a knee shot. Kind.

04/29/2025

Caring, thorough and responsive.

04/23/2025

Knowledgeable and interested about all medical issues I may have had with other ailments and considers how they may effect my treatments.

04/22/2025

Dr. Ziauddin does not rush my visits. He listens to what I have to say and considers my my needs in designing a plan of care.

04/22/2025

He’s a caring and thorough.

04/18/2025

My Dr is caring, concerned, kind, informative and works with me to find options individual to my needs.

04/16/2025

Very knowledgeable, explained so much to me .

04/10/2025

Dr. Ziauddin has the best bedside manner and earnestly listens to my concerns. I truly feel he personally cares for me and my rheumatological problems. I have complete trust in him.

04/10/2025

I was recommended to him by my daughter Lisa Koontz.

04/08/2025

He is caring and sincere

04/07/2025

I’ve already recommended him to family and friends.

04/04/2025

Takes the time needed to listen to my concerns and review previous visits and test. Is concerned about complete treatment

04/03/2025

He's wonderful.

03/31/2025

He is great at Rheumatology and your concerns. He knows what kind of tests you need and meds you need if any!

03/25/2025

He is so understanding of your medical problems and will do everything he can to help you get pain free or at least better.

03/23/2025

Intelligent, and compassionate

03/21/2025

Dr Z is awesome. He is very thorough. Knowledgeable. Explains things well. Is a great listener. I feel like I am in great care with him.

03/20/2025

Great caring Dr.

03/19/2025

he is a really good Dr

03/17/2025

He listened to and answered all my questions and concerns and we decided the next plan of action which was in the best interest of me!

03/15/2025

Very personable, enjoyed talking with him.

03/13/2025

He is a terrific doctor

03/13/2025

He remembers which telem and intentionally listens and responds accordingly. With kindness and professionalism without sugar coating.Anything do you want With kindness and professionalism without sugar coating.

03/11/2025

Dr. Z. seemed like a kind man. He was willing to fit me in on a busy day just for a medication check in a couple of weeks. I appreciated his caring spirit.

03/10/2025

Dr. Z takes time to discuss, explain and answer all your questions. There was no rush to move on to the next patient.

03/07/2025

Very thorough and caring. Listens well and timely on his visits.

03/06/2025

Takes time to explain choices and listen to your reasoning

03/03/2025

Dr. Z is greats he makes you feel comfortable and talks to you like a real person. He takes his time to hear what I have to say and ask questions. He isn’t in a hurry to rush to the next patient. He gives you his time.

02/28/2025

Excellent caring service

02/28/2025

Dr Ziauddin is very professional and really listens to his patients!! He is very friendly and patient!! Great doctor!!!

02/25/2025

Dr. Ziauddin was friendly and offered thorough and concise explanations.

02/25/2025

He is thorough in his treatment along with having a kind and caring manner.

02/24/2025

Same as above. Treatment now for several months and always great.

02/24/2025

Very nice and answered my questions.

02/24/2025

like bedside manner and trust his judgement. his nurse (aide?) is a hoot. Makes me laugh during her collection of data before dr. comes in. Keep her - Tinisha (spelling?)

02/24/2025

Dr. Z. listens to you, answers your questions, and makes you a part of your own health team.

02/20/2025

Dr is very personable.

02/19/2025

Very thorough and knowledgeable.

02/18/2025

Good manner. On time, and explained things clearly

02/18/2025

He spends a lot of time explaining things to me and he is very thorough.

02/13/2025

Dr Z is thorough, caring, understanding, professional, knowledgeable.

02/13/2025

I feel very confident in him.

02/11/2025

Explaining all.

02/11/2025

Very personable doctor

02/05/2025

Dr. Z is always so thorough and always willing to listen to all your issues. He is understanding and patient.

02/04/2025

Best Dr he listened to every thing i said he gives me all information about my meds i feel reassured about my progress love my Dr

01/30/2025

I feel very confident having Dr. Z and his staff take care of me for my healthcare. Each visit with them has always been very thorough. When I leave his office, I know all my health concerns that I came in for were taken care of.

01/29/2025

I have total confidence in Dr. Ziauddin. He helps me understand my disease and answers all my questions about treatment options.

01/27/2025

Dr Z and Dr Z 😂 They are fantastic. You want the best on your team. Definitely them.

01/27/2025

He took the time to listen to my concerns and address them. A lot of doctors nowadays will not do that.

01/24/2025

This was my first appointment with Dr Z. He was very attentive, listened to my concerns and was very helpful in answering my questions. I really liked him and he will be my doctor going forward.

01/23/2025

Dr. Z is very patient, professional and kind. He answers every question with great knowledge. He is very thorough and gets to the bottom of every medical issue you are dealing with.

01/22/2025

He takes the time to listen to all my concerns.

01/21/2025

Listens to issues. Makes you feel part of your Healthcare decisions. Gives back to medicine by having students at his practice.

01/21/2025

good doctor

01/21/2025

Questions were great from the Dr. To me Answer and instructions were easy to understand. Felt confident leaving the appointment.

01/21/2025

He became my doctor after Dr. Dreyfus retired and has done a great job. I love that he listens & believes me with my health issues.

01/18/2025

He’s the best!

01/14/2025

Is friendly, professional. Makes sure you understand treatment. Takes time to understand your thoughts and concerns. You are not rushed through the appointment, thus making the appointment a calm atmosphere where both doctor and patient can feel free to go over any problems/concerns. Makes for great health care!

01/14/2025

Here is a great doctor

01/13/2025

He’s thorough and takes his time.

01/10/2025

He is really tuned in to my health issues. He always takes time to make sure I am dealing with my rheumatoid arthritis appropriately. He cares for his patients.

01/10/2025

He listens to you thoroughly and is a very knowledgeable physician.

01/09/2025

Took time …. Great history questions.

01/07/2025

Thoughtful and careful treatment by Dr Z and his staff have my condition so very well managed, I am able to function well & continue working.

12/25/2024

He answered all my questions and wasn't rushed. Also, his assistant was very thorough.

12/23/2024

Dr. Ziauddin is very thorough in defining any ailments and treatments.

12/23/2024

Takes the time to listen and explain test results and helps you process your medical condition

12/20/2024

Already have referred him to family members and coworkers. He is very through and really listens to all your concerns and is very punctual as he does it.

12/20/2024

because Dr Ziauddin…treat his patients….with all the care he can give plus some

12/11/2024

He is knowledgeable, listens well and cares for his patients

12/10/2024

Even though he is always very busy, he took the time to really explain all my issues. He asked plenty of questions, listened to my concerns & explained the course of treatment. Very satisfied!

12/10/2024

Doctor takes such good care of me. I know he would care for my family and friends just as well.

12/09/2024

He always explains everything, is very thorough, and kind

12/09/2024

Great listener and I feel like he has my best interest

12/04/2024

Dr Ziauddin is always very thorough. He explains all aspects of his examination.

12/04/2024

Very thorough, complete, and friendly.

12/03/2024

Listens to your concerns

12/03/2024

Caring and very knowledgeable. Really listens to me and addresses my concerns. Explains everything and makes sure I u feed tans treatment plan.
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