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Shahzad Khan, MD

Candidate for
APPNA Board of Directors 2027-2028.

Internist • South Florida • King Edward Medical College, Class of 1999

A physician, mentor and lifetime APPNA member — committed to principled leadership, organizational transparency and a better future for every APPNA member.

Principled Leadership ·
Strategic Vision ·
Dedicated Service.

Core Commitments

Principled Leadership

A steady, ethical hand at the table — accountable to members, transparent in action, and unafraid of hard questions.

Strategic Vision

Forward-looking plans for medical education, mentorship, and global outreach that strengthen APPNA for generations.

Dedicated Service

A lifetime record of quiet, persistent service — from clinics to committees, from residents to communities in need.

Campaign Film

A message from Dr. Shahzad Khan.

Hear directly from the candidate about his vision, his record of service and the future he
hopes to build for APPNA.

About Shahzad Khan, MD

A lifetime of service to
medicine & community.

Dr. Shahzad Khan is a practicing internist based in South Florida and a proud graduate of King Edward Medical College, Class of 1998. A lifetime APPNA member, his career spans decades of clinical excellence, organizational leadership, and dedicated service across the United States and Pakistan.

He currently serves as Vice-Chief of Medicine at Jupiter Medical Center and has led the AMA South Florida free clinic as its lead physician for two decades. From serving as President of KEMCAANA to leading the APPNA South Florida Chapter and representing members on the APPNA National Council, his record reflects a steady commitment to principled leadership and the advancement of APPNA's mission.

Beyond medicine, he sits on the Board of Trustees of the Muslim Community of Palm Beach County, advises a portfolio of startups — including one on track toward a $1 billion valuation — and is a managing partner in a business with operations spanning three continents.

Our Vision

Four pillars for a better APPNA.

PILLAR · 01

Principled Leadership

Committed to upholding
constitutional integrity and providing
principled, future-forward
leadership.

PILLAR · 02

Strategic Vision

Focusing on leveraging strategic
management skills for organizational
transparency and fiscal
responsibility.

PILLAR · 03

Dedicated Service

Dedicated to enhancing member
value, preserving professional
distinction, and fostering a
collaborative environment for every
APPNA member.

PILLAR · 04

Community Impact

Committed to building a resilient,
effective Board of Directors to
advance APPNA's mission.

Why Support Shahzad Khan

A record of service across APPNA, KEMCAANA,and community leadership.

Organized into three clear pillars to show the depth of his leadership and community impact.

APPNA Leadership & Service

  • Lifetime APPNA Member
  • APPNA Council Member (2024–2025)
  • Part of APPNA CABL Committee in the past
  • Donated a ventilator through APPNA as class lead, KEMC Class of 1999
  • Lifetime APPNA South Florida Chapter Member
  • Served APPNA South Florida Chapter as Secretary and President
  • Involved in setting up free clinics in Lahore, Pakistan
  • Lead physician volunteer for AMA South Florida free clinic
  • Part of the team that built more than 30 houses in a village near Multan after the 2022 floods

KEMCAANA Leadership

  • Lifetime KEMCAANA Member
  • Served KEMCAANA in every leadership role: Committee Chair, Treasurer, and President
  • As Chair, KEMCAANA SWDR: raised about $130,000 for COVID relief and donated a ventilator as class lead
  • As Treasurer: streamlined processes and made financial accounts available to members
  • As President: increased membership by approximately 20%
  • Launched the KEMCAANA students observership portal
  • Established KEMCAANA Pakistan & South Florida Chapters
  • Increased scholarship amounts for students
  • Signed MOU with Mayo/KEMU for the Advanced Cardiac Center — still Co-Chair of the project committee

Community & Professional

  • Leading physician for the AMA free clinic for the last two decades
  • Member, Board of Trustees at MCPBC (Muslim Community of Palm Beach County)
  • Volunteer, Feed the Hungry Program
  • Member of the advisory board for local county board
  • Vice-Chief of Medicine at Jupiter Medical Center
  • Advisor to multiple successful startups, including one likely headed toward a $1 billion valuation
  • Managing partner in a business with a footprint across three continents

Philanthropy

Giving back with purpose.

A lifetime of service expressed through medicine, education and welfare — at home and
abroad.

01

Two Free Medical Clinics

Running two community clinics providing
free care to those who need it most.

02

Community Donations & Welfare

Ongoing welfare support and giving
programs across underserved communities.

03

The Citizens Foundation (TCF)

Active involvement supporting education for
children across Pakistan.

04

Shaukat Khanum Initiatives

Long-standing supporter of cancer care and
patient welfare programs.

Impact & Values

Trusted leadership. Transparent governance.

A stronger future for APPNA begins with integrity, service, vision, and unity — the values that have guided a lifetime of care.

Integrity

Principled leadership with strong ethics and accountability.

Service

Committed to uplifting communities and serving humanity.

Vision

Strategic thinking for sustainable growth and innovation.

Unity

Bringing members together for a stronger APPNA.