Dr. Sarah Akhunji
Thyroid Doctor
About
Dr. Sarah Akhunji
Dr. Sarah Akhunji is board-certified in Internal Medicine and uses both conventional and alternative therapies to help thyroid patients achieve their health goals. She completed her residency at the University of Arizona and a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Akhunji has hypothyroidism herself and understands the frustration that a patient might experience. She believes in collaborating with her patients to help them achieve their health goals through conventional and alternative therapies.
When Dr. Akhunji isn't working, she enjoys hiking, writing, and spending time with her family.
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Dr. Sarah Akhunji
Affiliations
Education
- University of Arizona, Fellow ofIntegrative Medicine Program
- University of Arizona, Residency in Internal Medicine
- Carllion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
- University of West Indies, Medical Degree
- Harvard University, Pre-Med Post Baccalaureate Program
- University of California, Irvine, B.A. in Anthropology
Professional Accomplishments
Certifications
- American Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Certified 2006
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