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Jaffar Khan

Jaffar Khan, MD

5.0144 ratings

Vascular Neurology

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Languages

  • English

About Jaffar Khan

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Professor

Year Started Practicing

1997

About the Provider

Jaffar Khan is a board certified Neurologist with added board certifications in Vascular Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology. He completed his Neurology residency in 1997 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and during his last year in the program he served as the Chief Resident. He then completed a one-year fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at Emory University, and joined the Emory University SOM faculty in 1998. He is currently Associate Professor of Neurology, and Vice-Chair for Education.

Dr. Khan is a hands-on teacher who for the past two decades has supervised medical students, residents and other trainees during their rotations on the inpatient, consult, and outpatient services at Emory Healthcare and Grady Memorial Hospital. He quickly established leadership roles in post-graduate medical education and ultimately became Director of the neurology residency and CNP fellowship training programs. Soon after, his role expanded to the Vice Chair of Neurologic Education in our Department of Neurology and since his appointment to this vital position Dr. Khan assumed responsibility for the direction of medical student education in the neurosciences.  Currently, he serves as an Assistant Dean for Medical Education in the School of Medicine.

He has served as the Director of the Neurology Clinical Clerkship, Director of the M2 Neuroscience I Module, Co-Director of the M1 Neural Function Course, and the Co-Director of the M2 Neuroscience II Module. At the college level, he co-directs the Clinical Neurology Survey and the MD-SEE Courses for Emory’s undergraduates. In 2014, he had honor of directing a neuroscience course for Emory College’s Summer Abroad Program in Paris, France. His success as a clinician educator is exemplified by his receipt of, not one, but over 15 institutional and national teaching awards for his efforts at the medical student and residency levels. Dr. Khan is an individual who has dedicated himself to neurology education and to contributing to the education of future generations of neurologists and other health professionals. As a education director he is an outstanding mentor, advocate, and teacher. His dedication, creativity, innovation and energy represent the epitome of excellence of medical education within Neurology.

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Neurology

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Awards

National:
2011 Teacher Recognition Certificate from the A. B. Baker Section of Neurologic Educators and The American Academy of Neurology

2011 Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, (an achievement held by only 7% of members)

2011-13 Award for Dedicated Service, American Academy of Neurology

2012 Program Directors Recognition Award from the Consortium of Neurology Program Directors, American Academy of Neurology

2013 Clerkship Directors Teaching Award from the Consortium of Neurology Clerkship Directors, American Academy of Neurology

2016 “Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award”, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Institutional:
1990-91 AMA-Medical Student Section Chapter President

1991-92 AMA-Medical Student Section National Delegate

1999 Faculty Teaching Award, from the Neurology Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine

2003 Faculty Teaching Award, from the Neurology Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine

2007 Faculty Recognition Award, from the Neurology Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine

2008 Faculty Recognition Award, from Neurology Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine

2007-08 Best Doctors in America, peer-nominated

2009 Recognition of Excellence, Innovation and Design in Teaching, Emory SOM Class of 2011

2009 One Award, from the Neurology Awards and Recognition Committee for an outstanding neurology employee, Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine

2008-09 Best Doctors in America, peer-nominated

2009 Faculty Recognition Award, from the Neurology Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine

2009 Best Clerkship Director, Emory University School of Medicine Graduating Class of 2009

2010 Best Course Director, Emory University School of Medicine Graduating Class of 2010

2010 America’s Top Physicians: Honors of Distinction and Excellence 2010 by the Consumers’ Research Council of America

2011-12 Best Doctors in America, peer nominated

2011 Dean’s Teaching Award. Emory University School of Medicine

2011 Recognition as the Benjamin Shapiro Visiting Professor in the Spirit of Academic Excellence, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota

2011 Award for Excellence and Service, from the Emory Univ PreHealth Mentoring Office

2011 Elected honorary member of the Sir William Osler Society, by the Emory University SOM Class of 2013 Osler Society

2012 Elected member of the ACGME Program Directors Academy, Emory Univ SOM

2013 Best Clerkship Director, Emory University School of Medicine Graduating Class of 2013

2014 Best Clerkship Director, Emory University School of Medicine Graduating Class of 2014

2015 Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, Beta Chapter

2015 Best Clerkship Director, Emory University School of Medicine Graduating Class of 2015

2016 Hidden Gem Award, Emory University School of Medicine

2018 FY18 Top 10% Provider Recognition (achieving the 90th percentile for FY18), Emory Healthcare Physician Group Practice

Locations

  1. Emory Brain Health Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Neurophysiology, 1998
  • Residency: Univ of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Neurology, 1997
  • Internship: Louisiana State University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1994
  • Medical Education: Louisiana State University Medical Center, MD, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Vascular Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008
  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008
  • Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1999

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

144 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Dr. Kahn is the best. He is warm, compassionate, and very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr. Kahn was superlative. I have already recommended him to two friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Khan exceeded all expectations. He was kind, compassionate, well prepared, explained my husbands condition, made sure we were in the right place for help, listened to our story, answered all of our questions and got our treatment plan in action very quickly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    He was brilliant. Straightforward, intelligent, incisive with his questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    One of the best experiences

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Khan was highly recommended to me and I would happily pass the recommendation along!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Overall, the physician was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Will definitely recommend Dr.Jaffar.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Great recommendation with treatment. Listen to my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Every Emory MD should shadow Dr Khan. He has the best interactions with patients. He even summoned me personally from the waiting room. He summarized his understanding of my health issue and had read my complete history prior to my arrival. He listened, asked questions, discussed, and made recommendations. Perfect office visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Best interchange ever with a doctor. Dr Kahn listened carefully to my issues and was very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    My visit with Dr. Khan was an excellent experience. He was well prepared for my appointment - I could tell that he had read my chart/medical history beforehand. He listened to all my concerns, and explained my diagnosis and recommended treatment in layman's terms. He also showed me a brief video which highlighted my condition/treatment and answered my questions in a pleasant, non-rushed, plain-speak manner. Having seen many physicians over the past several years for my condition, I can honestly say that Dr. Khan has been the best by far.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr. Khan was absolutely astounding. Knowledgeable, kind, caring, fantastic at explaining everything. Just a gem!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr Kahn is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr Khan is an excellent neurologist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Dr. Khan rally listens. You can tell he cares about his patients and their well being.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    My experience could not have been any better. The care and concern shown was awesome. Dr. Khan was absolutely amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    The physicians were very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    Provider was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2025

    Dr Khan is an amazing doctor. I have complete trust in his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2025

    Dr. Kahn is wonderful! He listened to my concerns and offered helpful feedback and suggestions for treatment. He was kind and highly qualified, couldn't have asked for a better experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    He was excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2025

    The experience with this visit is outstanding. I have never been to a place where the Doctor came to get you himself. I thought it was a one off on my first visit. But that is standard practice. How amazing is that ?!!!He makes you feel like YOU are important and validates why he is very difficult to get an initial appointment. Best Doctor in Atlanta.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2025

    Dr. Khan was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2025

    Great experience with Dr Kahn

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2025

    Aside from the extreme long wait for an appointment. Dr. Khan was one of the best doctors I have had the pleasure of receiving care. He was friendly and funny, 100% focused on me during my time with him and he made me feel immediately at ease from the moment he escorted me from the waiting room until the end of the appointment. The recommended RX's were immediately called into my pharmacy and I was able to pick them up on my way home. I felt seen and heard and most importantly I could tell that Dr.Khan loves what he does and his style of care is with a determined empathy making me feel that he really wants to connect with his patients and his touch of humor was so very welcome after waiting such a long time to finally have a diagnosis and a resolution to help me deal with the sometimes debilitating symptoms I have been suffering through for years. He also provided me with a way to expedite follow up care if needed so my wait time will be less time intensive. That meant EVERYTHING to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2025

    Dr Kahn was best medical care I have ever received. In all fronts. Medical care. Personal attention. The best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Loved Dr. Khan. Personable, informative, clearly an expert in his area. Great bedside manner. Would recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2025

    My experience with the doctor was amazing and well worth the wait to see him. His care and concern seemed quite genuine. He helped me understand what was going on with my vertigo and helped me look back at my heath history that impacts my current condition. He was excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2024

    The doctor was great! Very kind and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2024

    I was nervous about my condition but during the office visit I became comfortable and confident about the situation because of the doctor and support staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2024

    Dr Khan was very nice and provided clear details on my situation and provided reassurance to ease my health concerns. This appointment was one of my best appointments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2024

    Dr. Khan was an excellent listener and allowed me to ask and reply to questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2024

    Dr Khan had clearly read my file and began our time by telling me with great thoroughness and detail what he already knew about my medical history and the reason. Having had multiple experiences where it is clear that doctors have not had the time, or taken the time, to read either my medical history or the information that I have submitted prior to my appointment about the reason for my visit, this was actually surprising and much appreciated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2024

    Dr. Kahn is a wonderful physician. He really listens and he is empathetic. He makes you feel at ease and like your issues matter.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2024

    My visit with Dr. Khan was worth the almost year long wait to see him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2024

    Dr. Khan is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2024

    Dr Khan was warm ,personable,very knowledgable and caring.His assistant who di d the Vestibular testing was excllent as well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2024

    Dr. Jaffar Khan is outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2024

    Dr Khan is always caring attentive and good at explaining things

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2024

    Dr. Khan was very thorough and exhibited great interpersonal skills. He was very easy to talk with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2024

    Doctor Kahn was absolutely wonderful. I felt his care his concern and his dedication. He was very thorough in Explaining The causes and possible remedies of my issues. I felt heard and comforted. His knowledge was superior. I am happy to have had the opportunity to have doctor khan as my neurologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2024

    Dr Khan and his assistant Bob were very professional, friendly, and answered all of my concerns in an easy to understand manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2024

    Dr Khan is outstanding. Picks up his patients himself. Gives a fantastic opinion on service excellence. He is phenomenal

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2024

    Dr. Khan was thorough going back to old records I could not access to analyze my problems over time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2024

    Dr Khan was such a good listener and very kind and patience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2024

    Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2024

    Working on a plan. Have not heard back from them. Was suppose to call me within 24 hrs. No response yet. Suppose to be checking on ins. PT of the brain I am told.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2024

    Dr. Khan was excellent as he examined me & discussed what tests we would be doing. He also took time with me to discuss the results of the testing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2024

    I am waiting to hear from Dr. Khan on a plan. He was excellent. So was Bob, the VNG person.