New Hope exists to offer something simple, but deeply needed: primary care that listens first, knows you well, and grows with you over time.
About Us
What would care look like if relationships truly came first?
Where Our Story Begins:
The Reason We Built New Hope
New Hope was founded by husband and wife team Zeshan and Nareesa, rooted in a shared belief that primary care should feel more human. After years spent inside traditional healthcare systems, they saw how often care becomes rushed, fragmented, and impersonal. Patients feel unseen. Providers feel stretched thin. Somewhere along the way, the simple act of listening began to disappear.
New Hope grew from a question they kept coming back to: What would care look like if relationships truly came first?
At New Hope, care begins with time. Time to talk, to understand, and to know the person behind the chart. Visits are designed as conversations, not transactions, and relationships are built to last, not reset with every appointment.
The name New Hope reflects both optimism and intention. Hope for a different experience for patients. Hope for a more sustainable and fulfilling way to practice medicine. And hope that care, when rooted in trust and presence, can truly support people through every stage of life.
Mission
To build lasting healthcare relationships grounded in listening first, understanding deeply, and creating a welcoming space where everyone is known and truly cared for.
Vision
Set a new standard where human connection is truly the core of healthcare.
What Makes New Hope Unique
At New Hope, care feels different by design. By removing unnecessary complexity, long wait times, and rushed visits, we focus on the critical foundation for improving your health: the relationship between you and your provider.
A Space That Feels Different
Our office is designed to feel more like a calm, welcoming space than a traditional medical clinic. With no reception desk, medical assistants, or scribes, the environment is intentionally simple, allowing for a more personal and direct experience with your physician.
More Time Focused on You
You are never rushed here. Appointments at New Hope are intentionally 25% longer, so visits are calm, unhurried, and centered on you. By completing forms ahead of your visit, we spend less time on paperwork and more time understanding your health.
Complimentary Telemedicine Calls
We include a complimentary first virtual call, along with up to four free telemedicine calls each month, as part of your care. Monthly telemedicine calls are available to patients seen within the past 90 days and are typically offered within 72 hours of your request.
Faster Follow-Up When You Need It
After a recent visit to the hospital, emergency room, or urgent care, timely follow-up can make a big difference in recovery. Reach out and let us know your situation, and we will prioritize getting you in for a visit as soon as we can.
Smart Technology, Thoughtfully Used
We use AI and digital tools to support your care and reduce administrative tasks, so we can stay focused on you. These tools may assist with documentation or monitoring, and always follow strict privacy and HIPAA standards.
Meet Your Care Team
Meet the providers who take the time to listen first and build care around your life, not just your chart.
Dr. Zeshan Rajput
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Following years as a healthcare executive and federal advisor, Dr. Zeshan Rajput realized the most impactful change happens in the exam room. He founded New Hope Primary Care to move beyond traditional corporate models and create a more patient-centered experience. An Internal Medicine physician with advanced training in Clinical Informatics, Dr. Rajput combines cutting-edge innovation with a deeply personal approach, ensuring every patient in Howard County feels heard, understood, and empowered.
Dr. Nareesa Mohammed-Rajput
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
After years as a bedside physician, healthcare executive, and federal policy advisor, Dr. Nareesa Mohammed-Rajput discovered that her true passion lies in caring for people on a more personal level. She co-founded New Hope Primary Care to step away from corporate medicine and return to a more genuinely patient-centered approach.
Board-certified in Internal Medicine with advanced training in Clinical Informatics, Dr. Mohammed-Rajput blends modern technology with a warm, personable style. She is especially focused on helping patients build practical, sustainable habits that support long-term health and allow them to become the best versions of themselves.