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Alka M. Kanaya, MD
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Alka M. Kanaya, MD
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About me
Dr. Alka Kanaya is a specialist in internal medicine who provides primary care.
Kanaya's research focuses on the causes and prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and she has developed a three-pronged research program to investigate them. The first arm uses existing studies to test new biomarkers (measurable substances in the body) that predict diabetes and cardiovascular disease, while the second arm studies these risk factors in South Asian patients, who have a higher disease prevalence compared with other ethnic groups. The final arm studies behavioral interventions – such as restorative yoga classes – to determine whether they prevent the onset of diabetes in high-risk groups.
Kanaya earned her medical degree from UCSF, where she completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in epidemiology and internal medicine.
Education & training
Board certification
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Residency
- Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Internship
- Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
Degree
- MD, UCSF School of Medicine
My expertise
Specialties
Conditions
- Anemia
- Sleep Apnea
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Drug Allergy
- Bipolar Disorder
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Sleep Disorders
- Diarrhea
Locations
I am grateful to my patients and peers at UCSF, who give my life purpose and meaning.
My work
Why Do South Asians Have Such High Rates of Heart Disease?
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- October 21, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Kanaya is an extraordinarily good physician.
- September 18, 20255 out of 5 Stars
She was knowledgeable, smart, and had a great bedside manner.
- August 12, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Kanaya is the best primary care doctor that I've ever had.
- June 12, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Alka Kanaya is one of the best.
- May 29, 20255 out of 5 Stars
As always, Dr. Kanaya is an excellent doctor and I always feel at ease with her when I have my appointments.
- May 1, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Hang up Dr. Kamilah is the best physician I have ever had. She's knowledgeable, she's kind, and she's very proficient. She is simply unmatched.
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