Meet Mir Khan, MD
Dr. Khan is an internist and primary care physician at Lake Charles Memorial Health System. He sees patients at Memorial Internal Medicine at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in MOB II on 3rd Ave.
A primary care physician is often the first medical professional you see when you're sick. They are specifically trained to act as personal doctors, providing long-term, comprehensive care. Internists see adult patients to diagnose and treat a variety of issues – from colds and flu to managing chronic diseases, like hypertension and diabetes. Primary care physicians, like Dr. Khan, are also the access point to specialty care, like cardiology, orthopedics, and surgical services. Dr. Khan’s practice areas of interest include heart disease and hypertension, thyroid disease, and preventative care.
Dr. Khan is a graduate of the University of South Alabama where he obtained a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. He began his medical training with a medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He continued his post-graduate training with an internal medicine internship and residency at the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans.
He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Internal Medicine and the American Medical Association.
Specialties:
- Acute and chronic disease management for adults
- Acute Illness
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes management
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Lifestyle medicine
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Wellness/preventative care
Professional Affiliations:
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Internal Medicine
- American Medical Association
- College
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University of South Alabama
Mobile, LA
- Medical School
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University of South Alabama School of Medicine
Mobile, AL
- Residency
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Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
- Aetna Health Inc.,
- Blue Cross / Blue Shield,
- Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company,
- Hmo Louisiana, Inc.,
- Humana,
- IMA,
- Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company,
- Meritain Health,
- Office Of Group Benefits,
- Other,
- Self Insured,
- United Health Care,
- United Medical Resources,
- Vantage Health Plan, Inc.