Dr. Paul A Khalil         

Assistant Director of Ultrasound
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine                                                                           

How long have you worked in Pediatrics? I joined UofL this July, I have been in pediatrics for 10 years

What is your favorite thing about your job? I enjoy teaching and using ultrasound to help aid in treatment and diagnosis at the bedside

What is your hometown? Beckley, WV (I’m a big WVU Mountaineers fan)

What is your favorite movie? I have a hard time re-watching movies except for 90’s comedy

Tell us about your family: I live with my wife Stephanie, two daughters Elaina and Hannah (4 yo and almost 2yo) and my mother-in-law Maria. My parents still live in WV, and I have one brother who lives in Virginia.

Do you have pets? (If yes, what kind? How many?) none

What are you doing, where are you going, for your next vacation? I have enjoyed exploring the beautiful outdoors of my new state with my family (Red River Gorge has been a favorite).  As a bourbon enthusiast, I look forward to exploring the distilleries once it is safe.  Once it is safe to travel abroad, the next big trip I want to go on is Japan.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?  Professional Soccer player

What is one of your proudest accomplishments? Being a father.

What is your favorite quote? “History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.” Nelson Mandela

What was your first job? Lab assistant in a chemistry lab

What is your favorite ice cream? Cookie dough