Dr. Sarita Khemani

Biography

Sarita Khemani is a Clinical Associate Professor in Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in perioperative care for surgical patients. Her clinical expertise focuses on the prevention, early detection, and management of medical complications in the perioperative setting. Khemani's broader interests include enhancing cognitive and physical resilience and promoting long-term healthspan. She has served as the Director of the Perioperative Medicine Rotation for medical students and residents and was honored with the Department of Medicine’s Excellence in Teaching Award for her commitment to education and the growth of future physicians. Khemani is also the founder and co-director of the Stanford Medicine Clinical Summer Internship, a program that exposes premedical students to the clinical and academic worlds of medicine while expanding access and providing scholarships for underrepresented minority students. As an invited speaker at national and international medical meetings, she has presented at Stanford Neurosurgery Grand Rounds and delivered a keynote address at the Stanford Physician Assistant Program’s graduation ceremony. Khemani is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine and currently serves on various committees at Stanford Hospital.

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