Akhil Khosla, MD

Akhil Khosla, MD is a pulmonary and critical care physician who cares for patients with respiratory disease, critical illness, and emergencies such as cardiac arrest and pulmonary embolism. He is committed to compassionate, evidence-based care and to ensuring patients and families feel supported, informed, and involved in decision-making.

Dr. Khosla is the Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Norwalk Hospital, where he leads ICU integration, clinical operations, and quality improvement efforts across. Prior to joining Norwalk, he practiced at Yale New Haven Hospital, where he directed the Cardiac Arrest and Rapid Response Program and led the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT).

In addition to his critical care work, Dr. Khosla provides outpatient pulmonary care with a focus on post-pulmonary embolism recovery and pulmonary hypertension. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely diagnosis, individualized treatment plans, and access to advanced therapies when appropriate.

Dr. Khosla values clear communication and patient partnership and is dedicated to thoughtful, patient-centered care.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I listen carefully, communicate clearly, and provide evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Patients can expect respect, transparency, and shared decision-making. I ask for open communication and partnership in their care.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you are not caring for patients?
I enjoy spending time with my family, fitness, cooking, and exploring new restaurants.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Critical care demands teamwork, precision, and compassion. The greatest reward is guiding patients and families through critical moments with hope and clarity.