Meet Dr. Zia Khan of Desert Cardiovascular Consultants
Dr. Zia Khan graduated from the University of Cincinnati and Louisville with advanced interventional training. Las Vegas has been his home since graduation. He has a busy practice that offers all cardiac services and treatment of complex cardiac, peripheral, and venous diseases. He runs a patient-centered practice that emphasizes care and compassion. Almost every office-based outpatient testing for cardiology is offered. The practice now has an onsite Vascular Cath. Lab. This allows personalized care to patients with the hassles of hospitals.
Dr. Zia Khan was born in India, but the family immigrated to Africa at a young age. He spent his childhood in Africa and then migrated to the United States. His exposure to a multicultural and multiracial upbringing has shaped his humanistic outlook, where equal treatment and opportunities for all are his core beliefs.
He learned the value of hard work and a sound education from his father. From his mother, he learned honesty and kindness. This is reflected in his humanitarian and charitable work. He is one of four siblings, three of whom are physicians and one a lawyer. He is a devoted father to two daughters who are being raised to become principled citizens.
Dr. Khan is a skilled teacher and has taken on numerous students and medical residents in training during their clinical rotations, receiving rave reviews and teaching accolades from medical schools and societies.
He is actively involved with the administration in the Vegas valley hospitals. He has been an executive medical committee and the chief of cardiology for several years. His active involvement has contributed to a better quality of health care delivery and improved hospital standards.
Dr. Zia Khan is an active member of the community. His philanthropic work is well known. He heads the Imagine Foundation, a non-profit devoted to helping people affected by a tragedy beyond their control. The foundation has raised funds for flood victims, refugees, and victims of persecution. He has received awards from the Catholic Charities of Nevada. He has been recognized by numerous Asian-American organizations for his tireless work for the interest of minorities in education and political awareness. He has supported and contributed to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Dr. Khan enjoys reading, music, and the arts. He plays the piano and paints in oils with several finished works. He enjoys international travel for its cultural and historic value. He believes in a healthy lifestyle, regularly going to the gym, hiking, and skiing.
Dr. Zia Khan’s devotion to his work and principles have kept him at the top of his game for many years. He has been voted Top Doc for several years in a row and has been featured in Continental Who’s Who and Leading Physicians of the World.
