Cincinnati Surgeon Brings Hope - and Smiles – to Children Worldwide
CINCINNATI, OH – dr. Khurram Khan, a local oral surgeon, is dedicating his life and skills to transforming the lives of children born with cleft lips and palates, offering them not just surgical correction, but a chance at a healthier, brighter future.
Driven by a profound experience during dental school, Dr. Khan has built a thriving practice in Cincinnati focused on correcting facial differences. “When I saw my first cleft child, it solidified my decision to become a surgeon,” he explains. He quickly recognized the meaningful challenges these children face, extending far beyond the cosmetic.
Cleft lip and palate conditions frequently enough lead to severe malnutrition. “These children struggle to feed,” Dr. Khan explains, “because food escapes through their nose. It’s heartbreaking.” Recognizing the critical lack of access to specialized care in many developing nations,Dr. Khan founded the nonprofit organization, “Smiles Unite Us” a year and a half ago.
“Smiles Unite Us” organizes and funds surgical missions to provide life-changing cleft lip and palate repairs to children in underserved communities. Dr. Khan emphasizes the economic realities faced by these families: “We’re talking about families struggling to put food on the table, let alone afford expensive surgeries.”
To date, the organization has completed two successful trips to Pakistan, providing surgical intervention for 37 children.The impact is profound, offering not only improved physical health but also increased opportunities for social integration and a better quality of life.
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Dr. Khan acknowledges the scale of the need. “It’s sometimes overwhelming to see so many patients and realize how much more work there is to do.” Though, he remains steadfast in his commitment. He already has two more surgical trips planned for next year, continuing his mission to bring hope, one smile at a time.
“We are all one people,” Dr. Khan states passionately. “We have a duty to care for each other and, if possible, to make a positive global impact.”
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