Dr. Owais Durrani

ABOUT OWAIS Dr. Owais Durrani is a board-certified emergency medicine physician based in Houston, Texas. He earned his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. In the emergency department, he cares for patients during some of their most vulnerable moments and remains deeply committed to improving access, trust, and equity in healthcare. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Durrani has a background in health policy. He previously served in roles with the federal government and national medical organizations, where he contributed to workforce development and public health initiatives. His work has focused on addressing systemic gaps in care and advancing policies that improve health outcomes, especially in underserved communities. Dr. Durrani is also active in public communication and health journalism. He frequently appears on national news outlets to explain medical topics and offer insights on current health issues. He uses media to connect with the public on everything from AI in medicine to mental health and vaccine literacy. Passionate about education and outreach, Dr. Durrani is the host of STEM City, a television show that encourages young people to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. The show, which airs on local broadcast channels, features hands-on STEM activities and interviews with leaders across various industries.