Ariana Mahmood, MD
Resident Physician
Dr. Mahmood joined the Department of Family Medicine in 2025. She is a resident physician in training at the Family Medicine Clinic – Island East. Dr. Mahmood earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from the University of Iowa in Johnson County, Iowa . She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine here at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Mahmood is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Dr. Mahmood has academic, clinical and research interests in Women's Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine and Clinical Procedures.
A PERSONAL NOTE FROM DR. MAHMOOD
"Hello! Welcome to my page!
My name is Ariana Mahmood. I was born in Overland Park, Kansas, but spent most of my life in Iowa. I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2018 with a B.S. in Human Physiology. That same year, I got married and moved to Friendswood, Texas, with my husband, beginning an exciting new chapter in my life.
I began working as a medical assistant in the Texas Medical Center while establishing Texas residency and applying to medical school. Shortly after being accepted to UTMB, my husband and I welcomed our daughter, who was born at UTMB Clear Lake. From the moment I arrived in Texas, UTMB has felt like home. It’s incredibly meaningful to continue my training at an institution that has supported both my family and my professional growth.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. My favorite food is sushi, and my husband and I love trying different cultural cuisines. My hobbies include baking, cooking, and makeup artistry.
Becoming a family medicine physician has been a long-standing dream of mine. I am deeply committed to providing comprehensive care—from cradle to grave—and building lasting relationships with my patients. I strive to listen attentively and collaborate with my patients to create personalized care plans that support their health and life goals. My patients are my highest priority, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue serving my community over the next three years. "