Shumaila Khawja, MD

Dr. Shumaila Khawja is a double board-certified general surgeon and surgical critical care specialist whose career has been shaped in some of the most demanding surgical environments in the country. She brings uncommon depth of experience and steady precision to every procedure she performs.

Her work has centered on managing life-threatening emergencies, complex abdominal surgery, traumatic injuries, and the care of critically ill surgical patients. This advanced training allows her to operate confidently in high-risk and complex situations — experience that benefits every elective patient she treats.

When patients choose Dr. Khawja, they are choosing a surgeon trained at the highest levels of surgical intensity and precision, who brings that same focus and excellence to planned, elective procedures.

Dr. Khawja believes surgical care should be complete — not just the operation itself. From your first consultation through recovery, she remains engaged and accessible, ensuring you understand your diagnosis, your options, and your surgical plan.

That means:

• Explaining complex medical information in clear, understandable language
• Drawing diagrams and walking families step-by-step through the plan
• Strengthening the care team through education and collaboration
• Managing the whole patient — not just the procedure

She understands that surgery can feel overwhelming. Her approach is grounded in clarity, empathy, and service.

As the daughter of an immigrant father who built his life through resilience and generosity, Dr. Khawja learned early the values of hard work, humility, and giving back. She approaches every patient without assumptions — recognizing that you never truly know what someone else is facing. That perspective shapes her bedside manner and her commitment to care for patients from all walks of life with dignity and respect.

Her approach is thorough, thoughtful, and deeply patient-centered.

Patients often describe her as:

• Clear and reassuring in her explanations
• Calm and confident under pressure
• Compassionate and approachable
• Highly skilled in minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Fully present throughout their care