About
Dr. Aida Khanum is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 20 years of experience caring for children. She holds an MD and an MPH. Her training included work at well-regarded institutions both internationally and locally, giving her a broad clinical foundation. She founded Pediatric Pod roughly ten years ago to build the kind of practice she envisioned from the start: one where she could truly know her patients and guide families through every stage of childhood.
Dr. Khanum is deeply passionate about autism care, using the ADOS-2 standardized tool for evaluations and incorporating Leucovorin therapy where appropriate. She also specializes in ADHD evaluations, newborn care, eczema, sleep, nutrition, vaccines, and seasonal allergies. Houstonia has named her a Top Doctor eight times, most recently in 2025. The Houston Health Department recognized her as a Champion Provider in 2017 and 2019, and she earned the Immunization Champion Award in 2019. Media outlets including Fox26, ABC13, KPRC2, BBC Radio, and NPR have featured her expertise. She grew up speaking English, Urdu, and German, and later learned Spanish and basic French. A mother of three boys and a well-traveled physician, she has called Houston home for years.
Education & Training
Additional Training
MD, MPH; training at well-regarded institutions internationally and locally
Certifications
Languages
English, Urdu, German, Spanish, French (basic)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Khanum right for?
Dr. Khanum is a strong fit for families who want a lasting relationship with one pediatrician from birth through adolescence. Parents of children with autism, ADHD, asthma, eczema, or obesity benefit from her deep experience managing complex chronic conditions. Expecting parents can meet her before delivery through a complimentary prenatal visit. Families who value direct access to their doctor, including after-hours urgent calls, will find her practice well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Khanum specializes in autism, ADHD, asthma, eczema, obesity, and seasonal allergies. She also focuses on newborn care, sleep, nutrition, and vaccine management. Her clinical background covers the full range of pediatric health from birth through adolescence.
Dr. Khanum uses the ADOS-2 standardized protocol for all autism evaluations. Each evaluation runs one and a half to two hours of face-to-face physician time. She also incorporates Leucovorin therapy where clinically appropriate. Autism evaluations are fee-for-service; call the office for current pricing.
Dr. Khanum conducts comprehensive ADHD evaluations with one to one and a half hours of direct physician time. She gathers detailed clinical history and uses structured assessment methods. ADHD evaluations are fee-for-service; contact the office for pricing details.
Yes. Dr. Khanum holds board certification in pediatrics. She also earned an MPH alongside her MD, giving her a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and public health.
Dr. Khanum has more than 20 years of experience caring for children. She founded Pediatric Pod roughly ten years ago. Houstonia has named her a Top Doctor eight times, most recently in 2025.
Dr. Khanum speaks English, Urdu, German, and Spanish, along with basic French. Families who prefer to communicate in Urdu, Spanish, or German can do so comfortably during appointments.
Yes. Houstonia has named Dr. Khanum a Top Doctor eight times, including in 2025. The Houston Health Department recognized her as a Champion Provider in 2017 and 2019. She also earned the Immunization Champion Award in 2019. Media outlets including Fox26, ABC13, KPRC2, BBC Radio, and NPR have featured her expertise.
Yes. Dr. Khanum offers a complimentary prenatal meet-and-greet for expecting families. This visit lets parents ask questions and decide if Pediatric Pod is the right fit before their newborn arrives.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026