Meet our Team

Professor Hamza Khan is an ardent supporter and advocate for excellence in education. A lifelong learner and teacher, he brings a commitment to quality in surgical education, patient care, and research.

A member of the ‘lifer’ club at the prestigious Mercersburg Academy, Hamza completed senior school with several Advanced Placement credits. Dr. Khan took his BSc (Honours) from the University of Toronto and then attended Medical School at University of Western Ontario where he received his MD with Honours. His abilities were recognized during his medical studies, he was named Most Promising Clinician and was also the Bronze Medallist in his graduating class.

Following internship at the University of Toronto, Dr. Khan attended Harvard University, where he earned a Masters degree in Public Health. His focus was on health care management, with particular interests in quality management, quality improvement and clinical epidemiology. Upon completion of his MPH, Dr. Khan specialized in ophthalmology, completing residency at the University of Toronto, then a Cornea and Refractive fellowship at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans. During his residency and fellowship, Dr. Khan's surgical skills as well as teaching were recognized by both colleagues and supervisors. Former students and resident doctors continue to acknowledge the contributions he made to their careers.

Dr. Khan’s academic contributions continue with his extensive teaching at over 50 national and international conferences and appointment as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and Island Medical Program Faculty of Medicine. His research interests include surgical correction of astigmatism and health care quality improvement.

Dr. Khan has published, in the peer-reviewed literature, a number of articles in areas of astigmatism, laser vision correction and quality improvement. He is co-editor and author of a textbook in the Surgical Correction of Astigmatism. A soft-spoken, articulate person, Dr. Khan values positive interpersonal relationships with patients, colleagues, and staff. He feels that excellent outcomes, patient-centered care and open lines of communication are a vital part of a medical practice.

Away from his professional responsibilities, Dr. Khan enjoys sailing, which drew him to the West Coast, and trains for triathlons to stay fit. Dr. Khan deeply values time with his wife, Muneeza, and their four children.