Pediatrics
Amir Khan, M.D.
Chief, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Houston, TX
Dr. Amir M. Khan, MD, is a distinguished neonatal-perinatal medicine specialist in Houston, Texas, focusing on the care of critically ill newborns, particularly those with respiratory distress and complex conditions such as meconium aspiration syndrome, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) contributing to chronic lung disease, and neonatal respiratory failure requiring advanced interventions like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). With over 35 years of
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Aga Khan Medical College (MD, 1989)
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Pediatrics, 1994)
- Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1998)
Peer Recognition
- American Academy of Pediatrics — Fellow (FAAP)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Memorial Hermann — Dr. James “Red” Duke, Jr., Physician Leadership Award
2018
- Southern Society for Pediatric Research — Founder's Award
2023
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Neonatal NeurologyNeonatal Intensive CarePremature BirthNeonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
- Memorial Hermann
- Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
Languages
English