Professor Dr. Anusha Chandrakanthan

Biography

Anusha Chandrakanthan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She is a board-certified family practice physician with specialization in Addiction Medicine. With a strong commitment to serving marginalized populations, she focuses on homeless medicine and addiction medicine. Previously, she was the medical director at a company that provided substance use treatment through telemedicine. Currently, she contributes to the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, where she provides vital healthcare services to vulnerable communities. In addition to her clinical work, she continues to teach the Stanford Addiction Medicine fellowship, drawing on her extensive experience and knowledge in the field. Dr. Chandrakanthan completed her residency in Family Medicine at West Virginia University and earned her medical degree from Sri Devraj Urs Medical College in India. Her professional education includes fellowships and board certifications in both Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine.

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