Bio
Dr. Sarita Khemani is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and a Hospital Medicine physician specializing in the care of neurosurgical patients. Her clinical work centers on the prevention and management of medical complications in the perioperative setting. Her broader interests lie in optimizing brain health, cognitive performance, and extending health span.
A passionate educator, Dr. Khemani currently serves as Director of the perioperative medicine rotation for medical students. She has also led perioperative education for Stanford Medicine residents and physician assistant students. She is a recipient of the Department of Medicine’s Excellence in Teaching Award.
Dr. Khemani is the founder and co-director of the Stanford Medicine Clinical Summer Internship (SMCSI), a globally recognized program that exposes premedical students to the clinical and academic world of medicine. Under her leadership, the program has expanded access through numerous scholarships for underrepresented and minority students, with a mission to empower future leaders in healthcare.
An invited speaker at national and international medical meetings, Dr. Khemani has also spoken at the Stanford Neurosurgery Grand Rounds and delivered the keynote address at the Stanford Physician Assistant Program’s graduation ceremony. She has been featured on U.S. media platforms and international television as a guest expert.
Dr. Khemani is a member of the American College of Physicians, Society of Hospital Medicine and currently serves on the Stanford Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the Hospital Medicine Wellness Committee.
