Salina Khushal, MD

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Language(s):

  • English, Gujarati

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Salina Khushal, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV), focusing on digestive and liver disorders. Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, her clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and constipation. Dr. Khushal completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2022 and her residency and internship at Children’s National Medical Center in 2019. She earned her medical degree from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in 2016.

Dr. Khushal has received several accolades, including the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Young Medical Investigator Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has published significant research in pediatric gastroenterology.

Patients praise Dr. Khushal for her exceptional bedside manner and attentiveness, making her a trusted provider for families. She sees patients at PSV’s Fairfax clinic.

Publications:

Khushal S, Oliva-Hemker M. Diagnosis and Management of Microscopic Colitis in Pediatric Patients. Paediatr Drugs. 2022;24(3):217-233. doi:10.1007/s40272-022-00504-3. PMID: 35501559.

Khushal S, Ladd MR, Fundora JB, Shores DR. Gastroschisis for the Gastroenterologist: Updates on Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2022 Oct 1;75(4):396-399. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003536. Epub 2022 Jun 21. PMID: 35727685.

Constant BD, Khushal S, Jiang J, Bost JE, Chaisson E, Conklin LS. Early Inflammatory Markers are Associated with Inadequate Post-Induction Infliximab Trough in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2021 Mar 1;72(3):410-416. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002975. PMID: 33439565.

Board Certifications:

  • American Board of Pediatrics

Education:

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2022)

    • Internship: Children’s National Medical Center (2019)

      • Residency: Children’s National Medical Center (2019)

        • Medical School: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (2016)

          • Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University (2010)

          Awards & Recognition:

          • Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2015
            • Young Medical Investigator Award, American Academy of Pediatrics Year, 2014
              • Fellow Case Presentation Award and Travel Grant, American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Year, 2021