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Basim Khan
Executive Director & Primary Care Physician at Neighborhood Health
Basim Khan, MD, MPA is the Chief Executive Officer and a primary care physician at Neighborhood Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Northern Virginia.1 He joined the organization in 2011 and became CEO/Executive Director in 2015 after previously serving as Medical Director.1
Professional Background
Dr. Khan's primary focus is on expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare for underserved populations.1 Under his leadership, Neighborhood Health has grown significantly, now providing primary care to more than 34,000 low-income patients across 13 clinics in Northern Virginia.1
Education and Training
- Medical Degree: University of California Los Angeles
- Internal Medicine Residency: University of California San Francisco (primary care track at San Francisco General Hospital)
- Bachelor's Degree: Brown University
- Master's in Public Administration: Harvard Kennedy School1
Achievements and Roles
- George W. Bush and Bill Clinton Center Presidential Leadership Scholar
- Member of Virginia's Board of Medical Assistance Services (BMAS)
- Member of Virginia's Governor Council of the American College of Physicians
- Former Board Member of the National Physicians Alliance
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians1
Personal
Dr. Khan is multilingual, speaking Urdu/Hindi, Pashto, and Spanish. He currently resides in Arlington, VA.1
Recognition
In 2018, Dr. Khan was awarded the Washington Business Journal's prestigious Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year.2
