Dr. Surina Kajani

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Get to know Internist Dr. Surina Kajani, who serves patients in Encino, California.

Dr. Kajani is a board-certified, primary care physician practicing at UCLA Health Primary Care in Encino, California. She believes the key to a successful doctor patient relationship is through patient empowerment and education. She prides herself on exhibiting compassion, empathy and understanding, all while providing the most up to date, evidence-based medicine.

Academically, she started her education at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) where she was selected to be part of an accelerated BS/MS program, receiving both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Biology in 4 years. She followed her passion for medicine and obtained her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Adventist Health-White Memorial, an affiliate of Loma Linda School of Medicine.

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.

When she is not in the office, Dr. Kajani loves spending time with her family, teaching medical students from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, cooking, hiking and dancing. Speaking multiple languages, she is fluent in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Urdu.

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