Arshad Khan, MD, FACS
My specialties:
- General surgery
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Professional interests:
- Acute care surgery
- Upper and lower GI endoscopy
- Minimally invasive hernia surgery
- Complex biliary surgery
- Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery
- Gastrointestinal tumors
- Skin cancers
- Breast surgery
Practice philosophy: I genuinely cherish the opportunity to connect with my patients, as understanding their beliefs, culture, and expectations is essential to providing them with the best possible care. The joy I feel when I can help someone heal is profound and unique. It inspires me every day to research, learn, and bring new approaches to my practice, all in the hope of meeting and exceeding my patients' expectations.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? An artist.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? From childhood, I dreamt of becoming a physician and helping sick people. I often glanced through my dad's medical books, which motivated me to pursue this career.
What is your personal health goal? My personal health goal is to strive to stay healthy by meditation, careful eating, and working out.
What are you most proud of? I am proud of my family, who have consistently stood by me during challenging and joyful moments. Their unwavering support means the world to me.
Credentials
- MD
- FACS
Board-certified specialties
- General surgery
Educational institutions
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Medical College Jammu, India
Current licenses and certifications
- Minnesota State License
- North Dakota State License
Internships
- Medical College Jammu, India
Residencies
- University of Illinois Chicago at Mount Sinai
Years of experience
- 19
Additional languages spoken
- Urdu
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
- Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)