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Jaya Sonkar, MD, MPH

Rheumatologist

Gender: Female
Experience: 11 years
Languages: English

About Jaya Sonkar, MD, MPH

Dr. Sonkar brings with her great experience in Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine as well as Public Health. Preventive Health being her passion, she had earned a Masters's degree in Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health. She is also board-certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Her education comes from distinguished Universities: Rheumatology and Geriatrics Fellowship from UTMB, Galveston, Internal Medicine residency from New York Medical College @ St Michael's Medical Center, and MPH from Harvard School of Public Health. She believes that learning is an ongoing process and actively participates in regional and national conferences. She won the silver medal in the Knowledge Bowl competition at ACR Convergence 2020. She has published several posters and case reports. She also participated in Teaching Fellows Lupus Project from ACR in 2021. In addition to helping people in the process of healing, she also focuses on preventing the onset or flare of the diseases. She enjoys listening to her patients and honoring their core values and strives to provide her patients with a personalized experience. She strongly believes in treating the patient and not just the disease.

Education

Dr. Sonkar graduated with a Master of Public Health from Harvard Medical School, from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and from New York Medical College. Jaya Sonkar, MD, MPH earned degrees of a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health.

Licenses

Jaya Sonkar, MD, MPH has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 30, 2015, and her NPI number is 1871976563. Dr. Sonkar certified her NPI information on 03/10/2021.

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Rheumatologist

Dr. Jaya Sonkar is a Rheumatologist in Houston, TX with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders related to inflammation of the joints, muscles, and ligaments. As a Rheumatologist, Jaya Sonkar, MD, MPH performs physical examination, imaging, and testing for musculoskeletal and systemic autoimmune conditions, commonly called rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology is a medical specialty dedicated to treating diseases and disorders related to conditions that cause joint, muscle, and bone pain, stiffness, and deformity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Rheumatologists include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, chronic pain in the back, neck, knee, hip, or other joint, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, vasculitis, lupus, scleroderma, myositis, and antiphospholipid syndrome. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Rheumatologists include x-ray, MRI, and CT imaging, rheumatoid factor testing, c-reactive protein testing, synovial fluid testing, pain medication prescription, physical therapy referral, dietary recommendations, and referral to other specialists as needed.

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Rheumatologists in Houston, TX

Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor

Dr. Jaya Sonkar is a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor in Houston, TX with special training and skill in promoting wellness and providing health care for senior patients. As a Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctor, Jaya Sonkar, MD, MPH performs comprehensive interdisciplinary care for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of both healthy and frail senior patients. Geriatric Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that enables patients to manage natural aging life stages by preventing and treating age-related conditions, and preserving patients' independence and quality of life. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors include nutrition deficiencies, hormone imbalances, psychological issues, medication side effects, incontinence, heart disease, epilepsy, osteoporosis, fall injuries, frailty, strokes, Alzheimer's Disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors include standard preventative wellness screenings and treatments, nutrition counseling, psychological counseling, lifestyle interventions, post-fall rehabilitation, living accomodation transition, and nursing home care.

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Geriatric Internal Medicine Doctors in Houston, TX
  • Harvard Medical School

    School of Public Health - Master of Public Health (MPH)

    Harvard Medical School

  • University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

    Rheumatology Fellowship

    University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  • University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

    Geriatric Fellowship

    University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  • New York Medical College

    Internal Medicine Residency

    New York Medical College


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Jaya Sonkar, MD, MPH
Rheumatologist

JSR Health, PLLC
21216 Northwest Fwy, Suite 230
Cypress, TX 77429

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