Morgan Headden Khawaja

Morgan Headden Khawaja is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). A board-certified general pediatrician, she provides clinical care for patients from birth to 18 years at MUSC Children's Health University Pediatrics - Northwoods in North Charleston, SC.

Her educational background includes:

• Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
• Pediatric Residency: Medical University of South Carolina

Dr. Khawaja's clinical and research focus centers on newborn care, pediatric advocacy, and childhood obesity prevention/management. She champions 'food as medicine' principles to guide patients toward healthy lifestyles, with nutrition in pediatrics forming a core component of her practice philosophy.

Fluent in English with conversational Spanish proficiency (and ongoing medical Spanish development), she serves diverse patient populations. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

Regarding academic activities, no graduate advisees, research grants, or dedicated laboratory teams are mentioned. Her clinical practice remains her primary documented professional engagement.