Overview
Omar Khwaja is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Khwaja is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Omar Khwaja
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Omar Khwaja?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Omar Khwaja by calling their office at 617-355-8994. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Omar Khwaja a top-rated expert for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Omar Khwaja is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Omar Khwaja specialize in?
While Dr. Omar Khwaja is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Omar Khwaja participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Omar Khwaja has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). You can view a list of Dr. Omar Khwaja's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Khwaja isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Khwaja isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1Dr. Khwaja isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.
- Advanced
- Angelman SyndromeDr. Khwaja isAdvanced. Learn about Angelman Syndrome.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Khwaja isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Down SyndromeDr. Khwaja isAdvanced. Learn about Down Syndrome.
- Rett SyndromeDr. Khwaja isAdvanced. Learn about Rett Syndrome.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2Dr. Khwaja isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Khwaja isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Experienced
- Asperger's SyndromeDr. Khwaja isExperienced. Learn about Asperger's Syndrome.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Khwaja isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Corpus Callosum AgenesisDr. Khwaja isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Agenesis.
- DementiaDr. Khwaja isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- EpilepsyDr. Khwaja isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Khwaja isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.