Dr. Sangita Sahay, MD, MRCP

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Get to know Internist Dr. Sangita Sahay, who serves patients in Melbourne, Florida.

Dr. Sahay is a well-versed internist in practice with DOCCS Urgent & Primary Health Care, serving the Brevard and Indian River counties in Melbourne, Florida. Having been practicing medicine for more than two decades, she takes great pride in her patient care.

DOCCS Urgent & Primary Health Care has been an impressive strength throughout the Brevard County community, offering the highest level of medical expertise and specializing in internal medicine and family medicine. DOCCS physicians have years of experience, building strong relationships between patients, doctors, and staff. Specialized care and personal attention is their hallmark so that, from the time a patient steps through their doors, it shows—in their service and their capabilities.

After completing medical school in India, Dr. Sahay practiced for several years in England, earning the MRCP, the most prestigious degree for doctors. Upon relocating to the United States, she went on to complete her residency in internal medicine at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

Due to her proficiency, she earned board-certification in internal medicine in just two years instead of three through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

With an unparalleled love for medicine, Dr. Sahay is very involved in medical research and academic pursuits, which keep her at the cutting-edge of her medical expertise. Her interests lie in the study of diabetes, lipidology, hypertensive heart disease, and lung disease. Not only is she board-certified in the United States, but she is licensed to practice medicine in Europe and Asia.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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