About Dr. Shaista Khan

Board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in trauma-informed care. With 24+ years of experience, I help patients heal from trauma and improve their quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric treatment.

Dr. Shaista Khan

Let Me Introduce Myself

I'm Dr. Shaista Khan – Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist

  • Board-certified adult psychiatrist with 24+ years of experience across the U.S.
  • Collaborative, patient-centered approach: medication, therapy, and lifestyle support.
  • Trained at top U.S. programs: UPMC and Western Psychiatric Institute, with research at Stanford.
  • 12 years caring for veterans at VA Palo Alto; expert in PTSD, dementia, and mood disorders.
  • Graduated from Dow Medical College, one of the highly respected medical schools in Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Hands-on experience in inpatient, ER, substance abuse, child, and adult psychiatry.
  • Led interdisciplinary teams as sole consultant psychiatrist at VA; thrive in complex settings.
  • Served diverse communities at Santa Clara County Emergency Psychiatry and Kaiser Outpatient Clinic.
  • Driven by a passion for mental health, lifelong learning, and supporting underserved populations.
"Making sure you live your life to the fullest."
Shaista Khan, MD

When I'm Not Working

I like to travel, explore different parts of the world and try different cuisines with my family.
I love to read and I also enjoy cooking for my friends and family.