Meet Dr. Faraaz Khan

Meet Dr. Faraaz Khan

Board Certified Ophthalmologist

North Carolina Raised

Born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Faraaz Khan is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained Cornea and Refractive Surgery specialist. He has built a reputation across the medical community for treating his patients with compassion and great attention to detail. Recipient of the prestigious Robertson scholarship, Dr. Khan completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Duke University.

For outstanding academic achievement, he was awarded the NC Board of Governors Medical Scholarship before going on to receive his medical degree from Wake Forest Medical School. There he worked at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine for four years as he was involved in research to develop bioengineered corneas to be used for transplantation in patients afflicted by corneal disease.

Research & Education

Dr. Khan completed his Ophthalmology training at Virginia Commonwealth University where he was awarded the Resident Research Award and published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He went on to complete a Cornea and Refractive Surgery fellowship with distinction at the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester, New York; where he performed refractive surgery and premium cataract surgery with one of the most experienced and respected refractive surgeons in the world. Dr. Khan has lectured on innovative techniques in the artificial cornea (Boston keratoprosthesis) transplantation across the United States.

Back Home In Holly Springs

Though highly recruited, Dr. Khan moved to his home state of North Carolina after completing his fellowship. He worked for over 2 years, growing practices and providing care across multiple underserved communities in Southeastern NC. Increasing access to eye care and providing a patient-centric experience is and has been a fundamental aspect of Dr. Khan’s practice.

After falling in love with the vibrant, compassionate community and beauty of Holly Springs, Dr. Khan decided to settle his young family here, where he strives to continue to provide one on one care and foster a genuine patient-doctor relationship. 

Associations & Societies

Dr. Khan is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

The Khans

He resides in Holly Springs with his wife and their three children. In addition to being an avid Panthers fan, Dr. Khan enjoys playing basketball, running, and spending time outdoors. He is a fluent speaker of Spanish, Hindi, and Urdu.

“I take great honor and joy in providing my patients with the best possible vision using the most innovative techniques. Through ophthalmology, I have the opportunity to effect such positive change in a person’s quality of life.”

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