Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center welcomes board-certified rheumatologist Anna Khananian, M.D., C.M. who holds an additional certification in Internal Medicine. As the area’s first rheumatologist in several years, her goal is to reach out to the community and help educate individuals about the multi-faceted conditions of rheumatology and the available treatments.

Dr. Khananian attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology before completing their Joint Program in Medicine and Management, earning the degrees of Medicine and Masters of Business Administration. She also completed her residency at McGill, where she eventually specialized in Rheumatology. “It’s a complicated field,” she explains, “but I have always been interested in science and I am fascinated by the human organism, its physiology, pathology and ability to heal. Rheumatology is a developing field and every year we are discovering new therapies as we are able to look at the body’s systems with greater precision at a molecular level.” She added that she is eager to bring her knowledge and share it with her patients in the community. “I am excited to meet and get to know my patients and understand their expectations. As well as I want them to be actively involved in their care.”

When not at work Dr. Khananian’s favorite pastimes include reading, jogging, spending time outdoors and dancing with an exceptional passion for latin dances.

Moving to California from Canada Dr. Khananian is excited about this new chapter in her life. She is looking forward to exploring everything this state has to offer from its hills, lakes and hidden hiking trails to its vineyards, festivals and welcoming community.

Please ask your primary care provider for a referral and call to schedule an appointment at Foothill Pediatrics & Rheumatology at 209-532-5524.

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About Sonora Regional Medical Center / Adventist Health Sonora
Sonora Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit 152-bed health care facility including 72 acute beds, 12 swing beds, 68 skilled nursing beds and a large network of clinics, owned and operated by Adventist Health in Roseville, California. In addition to emergency and acute care services, other Sonora Regional Medical Center services include advanced cardiac care, cancer center, diagnostic imaging, home health, hospice, intensive care, obstetrics, rural health, surgical services, wellness center, wound care and hyperbaric oxygen, and over 20 primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics. The Medical Center provided care for 156,455 outpatient visits, 88,427 diagnostic imaging tests, 29,282 home care visits, 30,380 emergency department visits, and 4,433 hospital discharges in 2016. Staffed by over 180 physicians, 1,493 employees, and 121 volunteers, Sonora Regional Medical Center is the largest private employer in Tuolumne County. For more information about the Medical Center visit www.sonoramedicalcenter.org.

About Adventist Health
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 75 communities in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Our workforce of 32,900 includes more than 23,600 employees; nearly 5,000 medical staff physicians; and 4,350 volunteers. Founded on Seventh-day Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides compassionate care in 20 hospitals, more than 260 clinics (hospital-based, rural health and physician clinics), 15 home care agencies, seven hospice agencies and four joint-venture retirement centers. In addition, the Adventist Health Plan serves patients in Kings County. Visit AdventistHealth.org for more information.