Dr. Pritpal Sandhu, MD
Family Practitioner
14416 W Meeker Blvd Suite 300 Sun City West AZ, 85375About
Dr. Pritpal Sandhu is a compassionate and dedicated family physician practicing in Surprise, Arizona since 2008. Specializing in sports medicine, he believes in patient-centered care and evidence-based treatment. Dr. Sandhu is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He provides primary care for adults, with a special focus on geriatrics, at Grand Medical Associates. Known for his exceptional personalized care, Dr. Sandhu offers a wide range of services, including disease management, routine checkups, immunizations, and physicals. Outside of medicine, he enjoys exploring the outdoor activities that Arizona has to offer.
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Education and Training
Central America Health Sciences University Medical Degree 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine - Certified in Family Medicine
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Awards
- On-Time Doctor Award 2020
- On-Time Doctor Award 2018
- On-Time Doctor Award 2016
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2020
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Internships
- Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Pritpal Sandhu, who serves patients in Surprise, Arizona.
A trusted family physician specializing in sports medicine, Dr. Sandhu believes patient care should be patient-centered and evidence-based. Having been practicing since September 2008, he is a part of the team of professionals at Grand Medical Associates in Surprise, Arizona.
Offering primary care for adults and specializing in geriatrics, Grand Medical Associates serves the rapidly growing northwest valley, providing a wide range of acute, chronic and preventive services. With special emphasis on patient-centered care and patient education, the practice strives to deliver exceptional personalized care. In addition to everyday health challenges, patients can count on Grand Medical Associates for disease management, routine checkups, immunizations, oversight of chronic illness, as well as physicals.
Back in 1999, Dr. Sandhu received his medical degree from Central America Health Sciences University, Belize and the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. He then went on to complete both his internship and residency in family medicine at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in 2008, where he was awarded Chief Medical Resident.
That same year, he attained board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.
On a professional level, Dr. Sandhu is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is also an attending physician at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center.
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
Among Dr. Sandhu’s various accolades include On-Time Doctor Award (2020, 2018, 2016), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2020, 2018, 2016), and Patients’ Choice Award (2020, 2018).
Outside of practicing medicine, he enjoys all the outdoor activities Arizona has to offer.
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