Muneeb Khan, MD

I come from a family that immigrated to the United States for freedom and better opportunities. My father and mother worked very hard to provide for me and my siblings and to make sure we had a good upbringing and achieved an education. When I was in high school and my mother was out of the country, I received news that my father had had a heart attack. Suddenly, at age 14, I was coping with this crisis and managing my father’s care. It was the first time I had ever been surrounded by doctors, nurses, and assistants, and in a hospital setting.

As I grew older, my drive and passion to pursue medicine only grew stronger. From medical school and residency to practicing medicine today, I have learned and continue to live by one philosophy, and that is to care for each person as a human, not an illness or a disease.

As a family medicine doctor, I manage a variety of health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, and skin conditions. I am an avid listener and advocate for my patients. I find joy in listening, comforting, and healing.

While in residency, I found myself wanting to raise awareness and provide care to the LGBTQ+ community. I built a curriculum to educate young doctors and medical students on providing care and comfort, advocacy, and quality medicine to this community.

By listening compassionately, expressing empathy, and providing the best care that you can, primary care doctors have the privilege of building relationships with patients and families that can last a lifetime.