Professional Overview
Dr. Harris Khakwani is a board-certified family medicine physician serving as the Medical Director at Pacific Dental Services (PDS) since April 2023. He holds extensive experience in family medicine with over 20 years in clinical practice, primarily focused on integrating medical and dental care to promote whole-body health. His leadership role at PDS includes overseeing medical services that support the organization’s commitment to medical-dental integration, a strategic approach aimed at enhancing patient outcomes through connected care.
Current Roles and Affiliations
- Medical Director, Pacific Dental Services (PDS) (April 2023 – Present)
- Practicing Physician at multiple PDS Medical Group locations including:
- PDS Medical Group Baseline (Phoenix, AZ)
- PDS Medical Group Buckeye (Buckeye, AZ)
- PDS Medical Group North Las Vegas (North Las Vegas, NV)
- PDS Medical Group Durango (Las Vegas, NV)
- PDS Medical Group Sahara (Las Vegas, NV)
- PDS Medical Group Queensridge (Las Vegas, NV)
- PDS Medical Group Shadow Mountain (Las Vegas, NV)
- PDS Medical Group Union Village (Henderson, NV)
- PDS Medical Group Henderson (Henderson, NV)
- PDS Medical Group Festival (Surprise, AZ)
- Owner Doctor at Union Village Medical Group (Office 208) as cited in internal PDS communications (Summer 2024).
Education and Certification
- Graduate of King Edward Medical College
- Completed Family Medicine Residency at Michigan State University – KCMS
- Diplomat, American Board of Family Medicine
- Member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Family Medicine and the American Medical Association
Clinical Expertise and Focus Areas
Dr. Khakwani’s clinical expertise spans:
- Family medicine with emphasis on chronic disease management, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and high blood pressure
- Advocacy and development of medical-dental integration—bridging oral health with overall systemic wellness
- Management of comprehensive primary care services such as annual physicals, vaccinations, and chronic disease management, delivered across PDS’s network of medical clinics co-located with dental offices
- Promotion of the mouth-body connection, recognizing oral health impact on systemic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and women’s health
Contributions and Thought Leadership
- Featured clinician on Smile Generation platform highlighting integrated health: [Smile Generation Clinician Profile](https://www.smilegeneration.com/authors/harris-khakwani/)
- Publicly advocates for medical-dental collaboration to improve patient quality of life, stating that coordination between dental and medical providers prevents complications and enhances overall well-being
- Has appeared on The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV alongside other PDS clinicians to discuss the importance of the mouth-body connection and integrated care models
- Author of articles promoting interdisciplinary care, including:
- "Dentists and Doctors Team Up To Provide Comprehensive Diabetes Care Plan"
- Publications on glutamine transporter distribution and metabolic acidosis in kidney function (Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2006)
- Regular contributor to PDS Life, the organization's internal biannual magazine, highlighting clinical innovations and operational leadership within PDS
Clinical Practice Locations and Networks
Dr. Khakwani is actively engaged across numerous PDS Medical Group offices primarily in Arizona and Nevada, including both metropolitan Phoenix and Las Vegas areas. His presence across multiple sites demonstrates a broad operational influence within PDS’s integrated care delivery framework.
Organizational Role within PDS
As Medical Director, Dr. Khakwani plays a key role in advancing PDS’s mission to integrate medical and dental care services effectively. This includes leadership in clinical strategy, quality assurance for medical practitioners, and fostering connected care pathways between dental and medical services. His insight into both family medicine and dental health positions him uniquely as a bridge between these traditionally siloed disciplines.
This profile provides a comprehensive understanding of Dr. Harris Khakwani’s medical expertise, leadership responsibilities, and commitment to integrated care within PDS Health, pinpointing him as a key figure in medical-dental collaboration initiatives with direct influence over multiple practice locations and clinical operations.
