Dr. Dr. Taqui Khaja, DO

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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Taquiuddin Khaja, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.

Dr. Khaja is a well-versed nephrologist with an interest in transplantation. He is in practice with The Healing Kidneys Institute of Houston, with offices in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston, Texas.

The Healing Kidneys Institute of Houston comprises a dedicated team of kidney specialists committed to delivering high-quality care to patients. Their services encompass a broad spectrum of nephrology offerings, including treatment for kidney diseases, hypertension, kidney stones, and various other kidney-related disorders. Moreover, they provide comprehensive dialysis treatment options.

With a solid educational background, Dr. Khaja graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. Subsequently, he performed his residency in internal medicine at the said establishment, his fellowship in nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine in 2021, and his fellowship in transplant nephrology at Houston Methodist Hospital in 2022. 

Holding board certification in both internal medicine and nephrology, Dr. Khaja is a Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified DOs who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults. 

The doctor’s hospital affiliations extend to CHI Baylor St. Luke’s – The Woodlands, HCA Houston Healthcare – Conroe, HCA Houston Healthcare – Northwest, Houston Methodist – The Woodlands, and Memorial Hermann – The Woodlands.

Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care when the time comes. 

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