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About us

Our Story

Dignity Extensivists of Central Texas was founded to bring experienced physicians and advanced practice providers closer to patients when they need ongoing medical support.

Dr. Saleem Khawaja
Dr. Saleem Khawaja, MD
Founder
Where it began

Founded by a Hospital Physician Who Saw the Gaps

Dr. Saleem Khawaja is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who practices as a hospitalist in Austin, Texas, caring for medically complex patients and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe transitions from hospital to home, rehabilitation, and post-acute 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.

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What guides us

The Values Behind Our Care

His approach emphasizes communication, continuity, prevention of avoidable hospitalizations, and individualized care that respects each patient's goals and dignity.

Communication

Clear updates for you, your family and your doctors at every step.

Continuity

One team that follows you from the hospital to home and beyond.

Prevention

Catching small problems early to help avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

Dignity

Individualized care that respects each patient's goals and wishes.

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Our name

Why "Dignity"

Every patient deserves to recover with respect, comfort and a team that listens. That belief is in our name and in every visit we make.

Where we are today

Serving Central Texas

Today our physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses care for patients across Austin, Leander, Cedar Park, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, San Marcos, Buda, Manor, Pflugerville, Round Rock and Georgetown.

Our care is designed to complement, not replace, your established primary care physician and specialists.

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Be Part of Our Story

Whether you are a patient, a family member or a referring partner, we would love to hear from you.