Dr. Asadullah Khan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4545 Post Oak Place Dr Suite 130 Houston TX, 77027About
Dr. Asadullah Khan is a nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Khan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Khan most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
MD at Aga Khan University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell and Houston Methodist -
Awards
- Fellow of the Year Award, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010
Fellowships
- Nephrology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology
Articles and Publications
- Published During Fellowship
What do you attribute your success to?
- His interest and passion for the field itself and the satisfaction of his patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Sports, Squash
Favorite professional publications
- Green Journal, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
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