About Dr. Sofia A. Khan
Dr. Sofia Aman Khan is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician practicing in the Atlanta and Decatur area of Georgia. Her medical background centers on evaluating patients with sudden illnesses, injuries, acute symptoms, and medical problems requiring timely assessment.
Emory Healthcare currently lists Dr. Khan as part of the Emory Healthcare Network, with Urgent Psych in Atlanta as her listed practice location. CMS records also identify her as an Emergency Medicine physician participating with that organization.
Her earlier hospital practice has included Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital.
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Focus Areas
- Emergency medical evaluation
- Acute illnesses and infections
- Chest pain assessment
- Breathing difficulties
- Abdominal symptoms
- Injuries and minor trauma
- Neurological symptoms
- Emergency diagnostic testing
- ECG assessment
- Initial stabilization
- Medication-related concerns
- Coordination of hospital admission
- Referral to appropriate specialists
Emergency physicians often evaluate symptoms before the exact diagnosis is known. The first priority is determining whether the condition requires immediate treatment, additional testing, specialist care, or hospital admission.
Patients can review MedlinePlus guidance on recognizing medical emergencies for general information about symptoms that may require urgent medical attention.
Emergency Medicine and Patient Care Approach
Emergency Medicine requires rapid clinical decision-making. Evaluation can include physical examination, review of vital signs and medical history, laboratory tests, ECG testing, X-rays, ultrasound, CT imaging, or other investigations depending on the patient’s symptoms.
Dr. Khan’s professional specialty is Emergency Medicine, and current provider records continue to identify this as her principal field.
Treatment may involve medication, intravenous fluids, respiratory support, wound management, pain control, or other stabilization measures. Some patients can safely return home after treatment, while others may need observation, hospital admission, or consultation with another specialty.
Serious infection is one example of a condition that may require urgent hospital treatment. The CDC information about sepsis explains why early medical recognition and treatment are important.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Khan earned her Doctor of Medicine from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2002.
She subsequently completed Emergency Medicine residency training at Emory University School of Medicine from 2002 through 2005.
Emory Healthcare currently lists certification in Emergency Medicine through the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Her National Provider Identifier is 1841227592, and current CMS-derived records list Georgia medical license 054438.
Practice Information
Dr. Khan’s current Emory Healthcare profile lists:
Urgent Psych
3300 Northeast Expressway Northeast, Building 1, Suite 102
Atlanta, Georgia 30341
Emory lists English, Hindi, and Urdu among her spoken languages and currently provides appointment booking through this location.
Other current physician records continue to associate her with 2701 North Decatur Road in Decatur, reflecting her Emergency Medicine work connected with Emory Decatur Hospital. Patients should confirm the appropriate current location and service before scheduling.
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