Sanjay Sikka, MD

I went into healthcare because of the care I received as a child. With a background in internal medicine and cardiology, I love figuring out why patients have chest pain, heartburn, or difficulty swallowing. When you see me, I'll ask detailed questions to understand your symptoms and determine the best tests or treatments. Reflux is often diagnosed without adequate testing, so I focus on confirming if reflux is the real cause or if something else needs treatment. My goal is to help you feel better and educate you on managing your health. What drives me is making a positive difference in your life.

I liked that nursing embodies the entire person from a wholistic approach when treating a patient. I decided to go into gastroenterology because we have a lot of GI issues in our family. Being diagnosed with celiac disease myself, I want to help patients with this issue help to feel better. The most gratifying part of healthcare is seeing patients that come back in with a smile on their face and you know you have made a difference in their lives. I treat all my patients with compassion and dignity.

The type of care that I give as a certified nurse midwife is I listen. People will tell you what they want and need if you really just take a moment to listen. So, incorporating not only listening to women but also listening to their bodies and their babies as well.