Biography

Dr. Khawaja received his medical degree from the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Following residency, he completed his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. He received ‘Excellence in Teaching’ Award at Cleveland Clinic during his residency and ‘Afessa Award for Excellence in Quality Improvement’ at Mayo Clinic during his fellowship. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians.

After completing his training in 2021, Dr. Khawaja joined as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. While at University of Florida, he was awarded ‘Attending of the year’ award for three consecutive academic years (2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024) by the Internal Medicine Residency Program for his excellence in teaching and mentorship. He was also given ‘Exemplary Teacher’ award by the University of Florida – College of Medicine in 2023.

He joined UTHealth Houston in 2024 where his primary focus will be treating patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases and critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs). He is a passionate clinician-educator and will continue to work with medical students, residents and fellows.

Education

Medical Degree
The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Residency – Internal Medicine
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Fellowship – Pulmonary and Critical Care
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Point of care ultrasonography
  • Shock
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Rare Lung Diseases
  • Pleural Diseases