Dr. M. Usman Khan

Training & research

Dr. Khan has exceptional academic, clinical and research accomplishments. He was named ‘the best graduate’ and ‘the most distinguished graduate’ of King Edward Medical College, one of the oldest and most renowned institutes in South Asia, and won 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 awards of distinction. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals worldwide and has received several research awards.

He was elected to the board of trustees and as Chair of the residents and fellows’ section of the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA), Chair of the Southeast Region of the residents and fellows’ section, and Delegate to the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association (AMA). He holds fellowship status with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), in addition to several board certifications. He trained under internationally recognized leaders in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology, including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta.

His approach to care

Dr. Khan offers state-of-the-art care in cardiovascular disease and gives the utmost priority to a sincere, personable and cordial relationship with his patients and their families. He explains each condition simply and in depth, how it relates to the underlying mechanisms, the most up-to-date treatment options, and the risks, benefits and alternatives of each. He makes sure patients and families understand and are closely involved in every step of decision making, which is key to better outcomes.

Beyond medicine

Dr. Khan has a very friendly and pleasant personality. He speaks English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi fluently, and his team can speak and interpret several other languages, including Spanish. His interests include nature exploration, travel, restaurants, global affairs, media, music, sports, literature and poetry. At seventeen he wrote a poetry book in Urdu titled بےنوامحبت (‘Voiceless Love’). He loves spending time with his family and making new friends.