Kuliar Jumaah, MBChB

Kuliar Jumaah, MBChB, grew up in an impoverished rural community in northern Iraq. She witnessed firsthand the scarcity of medical services available to the population. Early on, she realized that one of the most significant impacts one can make is to improve the health of people, especially those with limited access to healthcare. Her passion for medicine and desire to help people were not the only driving forces behind her decision to become a doctor; she also wanted to make her family proud by being the first to graduate from college and become a doctor. Dr. Jumaah attended the University of Mosul College of Medicine, where she obtained both her undergraduate and medical degrees. 

Family medicine has always been Dr. Jumaah's preference because of its holistic care approach. She aims to play a crucial role in improving her patients’ health by being a positive part of their journeys, fostering strong communication, educating them about their conditions, and working with them proactively to prevent serious health issues. She also believes family medicine can reduce the overall cost of healthcare.

Dr. Jumaah chose the Lincoln Family Medicine Residency Program because of the quality of training it provides and her desire to work with a diverse rural and urban population. She also has great family support in Lincoln and appreciates being able to pursue her training in an area where she can help the community and learn simultaneously.

Dr. Jumaah grew up in Ninawa, Iraq, before moving to Houston, Texas. She is married and has a two-year-old daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, visiting historical sites, and reading in her spare time. As a universal reader, she is interested in learning about diverse cultures and developments in the medical field. Dr. Jumaah speaks English, Arabic, and Kurdish fluently and ensures that she communicates and consults with her patients irrespective of language barriers. Dr. Jumaah’s journey from a small town in Iraq to becoming a professional family medicine physician in the United States is a testament to hard work, determination, and a calling to make a positive difference in the quality of healthcare services. She exemplifies that it is possible to work hard and make a change that will benefit society and the lives of many people.