Dr. Kavita Subhash Patankar, MD

Dr. Kavita Patankar is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 23 years of experience to patient care. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, establishing a strong foundation in comprehensive internal medicine. Dr. Patankar is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Patankar practices at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Alta Bates Campus in Berkeley, California. She has expertise in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Her procedural skills include performing contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function, as well as implementing therapeutic hypothermia treatments when medically indicated.