Dr. Saleem Khawaja, MD
Dr. Saleem Khawaja is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and the founder of Dignity Extensivists of Central Texas, dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered medical care across the continuum of healthcare.
Dr. Khawaja practices as a hospitalist in Austin, Texas, where he cares for medically complex patients and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe transitions from hospital to home, rehabilitation, and post-acute care. His clinical interests include hospital medicine, transitional care, obesity medicine, chronic disease management, and home-based medical care.
Through Dignity Extensivists, Dr. Khawaja aims to bridge gaps between hospital, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home-based care by bringing experienced physicians and advanced practice providers closer to patients when they need ongoing medical support.
His approach emphasizes communication, continuity, prevention of avoidable hospitalizations, and individualized care that respects each patient’s goals and dignity.
Soumya Mohanan, MSN, NP-C, CCRN
Soumya is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in adult-gerontology acute care, currently practicing as an acute care hospitalist NP at Ascension Seton in Austin.
Her background includes hospitalist work with TeamHealth at St. David’s Healthcare and critical care experience in LTACH settings, giving her deep expertise in complex inpatient care and safe transitions home.
Laxmi Chhetri
Every great mission begins with a personal journey. For Laxmi Chhetri, BSN, RN-BC, the path to founding Dignity Transition Care started humbly and grew into a calling rooted in service, compassion, and dignity.
Laxmi began his healthcare career at the ground level, working as a housekeeper and clinical assistant at Ascension. Those early experiences gave him a deep appreciation for the importance of safety, cleanliness, and compassion in healing environments. They also showed him how even small acts of care can make a meaningful difference for patients and their families.
Determined to expand his ability to serve, Laxmi pursued nursing and earned his Associate Degree in Nursing from Austin Community College. He continued his education at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he is completing his Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
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