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Babar Khokhar, MD, Neurology, Providence, RI

BabarKhokharMD, MBA, FAAN

Neurology Providence, RI

Neuromuscular Medicine

Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Officer, Brown University Health [] President, Brown Health Medical Group [] Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs (Brown Health), Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University

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  • Office

    593 Eddy St
    Providence, RI 02903
    Phone+1 401-444-4000
    Fax+1 401-444-9917

Summary

  • Dr. Babar Khokhar is a Neurologist with a subspeciality in Neuromuscular Medicine based in New Haven, CT. He completed his medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine and Newman Medical Center, with a BA in Neuroscience and Economics from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from Tufts University. Dr. Khokhar underwent his internship, residency, and fellowship at Yale-New Haven Medical Center. He has experienced various roles throughout his career, currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Officer at Brown University Health and President of Brown Health Medical Group. He is also Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Khokhar's expertise lies in general neurology, peripheral neuropathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, motor neuron disease, and headache disorders. He has published in various reputed journals and received several honors, including Humanitarian of the Year from the Muscular Dystrophy Association in 2015.

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2011 - 2012
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2008 - 2011
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • Tufts University
    Tufts UniversityMBA, 2003 - 2007
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2007
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Neuroscience and Economics, Neuroscience with Honors, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Humanitarian of the Year Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2015
  • Resident of the Year Yale Department of Neurology, 2011
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

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    New ALS Drug Headed to Israel, in First Distribution Deal Outside North AmericaJanuary 20th, 2023
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