Dr. Poornima Khanna, MD

Dr. Poornima Khanna is an internal medicine physician who specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing nearly four decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed her residency at University Health Center of Pittsburgh. With 38 years of experience caring for patients, Dr. Khanna focuses on the comprehensive health needs of adults, with particular expertise in caring for older adults. She is fluent in Arabic and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred languages.

Dr. Khanna practices at University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest and sees patients at multiple locations throughout San Diego and Coronado. She treats common conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hyperlipidemia. Her approach includes ordering essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and creatinine tests to monitor kidney function and overall …health. Patients have given Dr. Khanna an average rating of 3.2 on Vitals, reflecting her commitment to providing quality care to her community.