Nilam Khurana, MD FAAP

Dr. Khurana graduated from the University of Arizona, Honors Suma Cum laude, and then went on to receive her medical Degree from the U of A College of Medicine. She completed her residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program in 2003 and then went on to participate in PCH/s Early Access to Care program (EAC) with autism diagnostic training. She holds certification with the American Board of Pediatrics, Certificate of Autism Diagnosis with the Arizona Department of Developmental Disabilities and maintains an active medical license with the State of Arizona Medical Board. Dr. Khurana combines Western medicine and Eastern traditions to treat the whole child, working with families to find the right balance.

Dr. Khurana is the co-owner of Healing Hearts Pediatrics and specializes in general pediatric care, autism and dyslexia evaluations, ADHD and mood disorder management within the primary care setting. She also continues to be an Early Access to Care board member with Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s developmental pediatrics program and on the Developmental Screening committee with Arizona chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP). Dr. Khurana is also a clinical preceptor for the University of Arizona Phoenix campus. She is certified to perform numerous assessments in the field of pediatrics and works to improve early recognition of autism, dyslexia, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She remains active in several research projects in collaboration with the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Khurana formed Pediatric Developmental Connections in March of 2023 to bring a better focus on comprehensive developmental assessments for young children, opening services to families across the state of Arizona. Dr Khurana has over 20 years of experience in treating the pediatric population. Dr. Khurana keeps close connections within the healthcare community regarding the latest research, assessment, and treatment options for young children. She is a well-known leader in the community and highly respected by her colleagues.

In her personal life, Dr Khurana is married to a supportive husband and is a mother of two exceptional girls. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, kayaking, golfing, and anything to do with nature.