Pericardiocentesis

Board-Certified Interventional & General Cardiologist
Clinical Associate Professor | EPIC Heart & Vascular Center

Dr. M. Usman Khan is a confident, compassionate, and highly skilled interventional and general cardiologist with a reputation for excellence in patient care, academic achievement, and clinical innovation. His expertise spans a wide spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for heart, arterial, and venous diseases.

A graduate of the prestigious King Edward Medical College, Dr. Khan earned the distinction of being named both Best Graduate and Most Distinguished Graduate. He was honored with four gold medals, two silver medals, and multiple academic awards. His prolific research career includes more than 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals and multiple accolades for his contributions to cardiovascular science.

Dr. Khan has held notable leadership positions, including:

• Member of the Board of Trustees, Tennessee Medical Association (TMA)

• Chair of the Residents & Fellows Section, Southeast Region

• Delegate to the House of Delegates, American Medical Association (AMA)

He is a Fellow of the:

• American College of Cardiology (FACC)

• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)

• American College of Physicians (FACP)

• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (FASNC)

Dr. Khan received specialized training under internationally renowned cardiologists, including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta, further refining his advanced procedural skills.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Khan is known for delivering state-of-the-art care using both basic and advanced cardiovascular techniques, including:

• Coronary & Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting

• Radial and Femoral Cardiac Catheterization

• Impella & Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Support

• Rotational and Laser Atherectomy

• PFO & ASD Closure

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

• Alcohol Septal Ablation

• Venous Ablation & VenaSeal Procedures

• Thrombectomy for Blood Clots

• Stress Testing (SPECT, PET, and Echocardiography)

• Echocardiography (TTE and TEE)

• Loop Recorder Implants, Pacemaker Placement, and Cardioversion

Dr. Khan was awarded as ‘the best graduate’ and ‘the most distinguished graduate’ from King Edward Medical College – one of the oldest and most renowned institutes in South Asia. He also won 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 awards of distinction. He has authored over 30 peer reviewed articles in the leading medical journals worldwide and has received several research awards. He was elected as the member of board of trustees and Chair of residents and fellows’ section of Tennessee Medical Association (TMA); Chair of Southeast Region of residents and fellows’ section and Delegate to the House of Delegates of American Medical Association (AMA).

He has been awarded with fellowship status by American College of Cardiology (ACP), American College of Physicians (ACC) and American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) apart from his several board certifications. He has been trained by some of top most and internationally recognized icons in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta.

Dr. Khan specializes in both basic and advanced cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic modalities including simple and complex percutaneous coronary and vascular interventions, cardiac catheterization through both radial and femoral approaches, advanced cardiac support including Impella, intra-aortic Balloon Pump, rotational and laser atherectomy, PFO and ASD closure, Alcohol Septal Ablation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), carotid and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, venous ablations and use of venaseal, interventions for occluded coronary and peripheral vessels, interventions for venous thrombo-embolism, transthoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography, stress testing with SPECT, PET and echocardiography, Loop recorder implant, temporary venous pacemaker, cardioversion and electrocardiography.

Dr. Khan offers state of the art care in cardiovascular diseases. He gives utmost priority to build a sincere, personable and cordial relationship with his patients and their families….