Biography
Dr. Ehtesham Khalid, MD, FRCPE, FCPS, is a neurologist at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Louisiana, who specializes in neuromuscular medicine and autonomic disorders. He offers advanced care for conditions such as myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, ALS, myopathies, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, orthostatic hypotension, and other autonomic disorders, as well as genetic neuromuscular diseases in adults. Dr. Khalid’s expertise includes nerve conduction studies, electromyography (including single-fiber EMG), Botox therapy, autonomic function testing, and occipital nerve blocks, ensuring comprehensive and personalized treatment for his patients.
Dr. Khalid earned his medical degree in medicine and surgery from Nishtar Medical University in Multan, Pakistan, in 2004. He holds multiple certifications, including board certification in neurology and psychiatry (United States, 2017), internal medicine (United Kingdom, 2011), and neurology (Pakistan, 2012). He completed a neuromuscular fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2018, and is also certified in healthcare quality assurance and utilization review for physicians.
An active member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Dr. Khalid remains committed to professional development and staying at the forefront of medical advancements.
Since joining Ochsner Health in 2023, Dr. Khalid has been dedicated to providing individualized, patient-centered care that combines medical expertise with a deep understanding of each patient’s unique needs and goals. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cycling, watching movies with his family and spending time outdoors.
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Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Choice POS
- Aetna Open Choice
AmeriHealth
- AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
American Health
- American Health Advantage of Louisiana
Amerigroup
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- BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
- BCBS of Louisiana HMO
- BCBS of MS State Employees
- BCBS of Mississippi
- Blue Advantage (BCBS)
- Blue Connect
- Blue Saver PPO
- Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA
Christus Health
- Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)
Cigna Healthcare
- Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
- Cigna Open Access Plus
- Cigna PPO
Humana
- Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
- Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
- Humana Healthy Horizons
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Select Partner
LA Healthcare
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Magnolia
- Magnolia Healthcare
Medicare
- Original Medicare
Peoples Health
- Peoples Health Choices
- Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
- Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)
Tricare
- Tricare Prime West
- Tricare Select West
United Medical Resources (UMR)
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- UMR Select Plus Tiered
- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Heritage
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered
WebTPA
- LCMC Health Basic
Education and Training
Graduate School
Govt. College Bosan Road, Multan
Year Completed: 1998
Medical School
Nishtar Medical University
Field of Study: Medicine and Surgery
Year Completed: 2004
Nishtar Medical College, Multan
Year Completed: 2003
Internship
Nishtar Medical University
Field of Study: Surgery
Year Completed: 2004
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
Year Completed: 2014
Nishtar Medical University
Field of Study: Medicine
Year Completed: 2005
Transitional Year at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, NY
Year Completed: 2014
House Physician at Nishtar Hospital, Multan
Year Completed: 2005
Residency
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 2017
King Fahad Medical City
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 2013
Shaikh Zayed Post Graduate Medical Institute
Field of Study: Medicine
Year Completed: 2008
Nishtar Medical University
Field of Study: Medicine
Year Completed: 2006
Resident Neurology at Vanderbilt University, TN
Year Completed: 2017
Resident Neurology at King Fahad Medical City
Year Completed: 2013
Post Graduate training registrar at Sheikh Zayed Post graduate Institute
Year Completed: 2008
• Post Graduate training registrar at Nishtar Hospital, Multan
Year Completed: 2006
Fellowship
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Field of Study: Neuromuscular Medicine
Year Completed: 2018
Neuromuscular Fellow at Vanderbilt University, TN
Year Completed: 2018
Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - TelePsychiatry
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine
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