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Swati Medhekar, MD

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My specialty:
Rheumatology

My provider affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English, Hindi

My gender: Female

Where I practice

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About me

Welcome to my Web page. I am happy to have this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you a bit about my practice. I feel very fortunate to work at Kaiser Permanente amidst all the wonderful people in Southern California. I look forward to meeting you in person and having the opportunity to care for your rheumatologic conditions.

Biography

I grew up in India and was fortunate to have my parents encourage me to choose medicine as a profession so that I could help others. After completing my training in internal medicine, I chose rheumatology as my subspecialty because I was touched by a little girl’s experience with lupus. I received my formal training in rheumatology in the United States. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, I practiced academic medicine at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, and helped train residents and rheumatology fellows. I serve as volunteer faculty at UC Irvine.

About my practice

As a physician, I am privileged to interact with my patients, who share with me their personal life experiences and hopes. It is truly an honor to be in a position to listen to them describe their needs and be able to give personalized attention to them and their families. It gives me a great sense of personal pride and honor to know that my patients have entrusted me with their care, and I strive to treat them as I would my own family. It is always a pleasure to hear back from my patients who have favorably responded to my care and be told that I have truly made a difference in their lives.

How I thrive

Although my practice keeps me busy, I enjoy taking family vacations and visiting new places. I play the sitar (a musical string instrument). Meditation and spirituality bring solace to my mind. I try to walk every day, and I promise myself to go to the gym every time I get on a scale or finish a truly delectable dessert. I enjoy cooking various cuisines and spending time with family and friends.

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My provider type

Physicians and Surgeons

My training, certifications and licensing

Medical school

Topiwala National Medical College
Maharashtra , India

Board certification

Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Rheumatology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical training

Fellowship

Rheumatology

University of Arkansas College of Medicine
Little Rock , AR

Internship

Internal Medicine

University of Arkansas College of Medicine
Little Rock , AR

Residency

Internal Medicine

University of Arkansas College of Medicine
Little Rock , AR

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2005

Active license information

License number

A76906

License type

Physician and Surgeon

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1427125442

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

My hospitals

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OC Anaheim Medical Center
3440 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
OC Irvine Medical Center
6640 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618

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This page was last updated on: 05/12/2024