Dr. Sukaynah Khetani is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and PGY-3 Emergency Medicine physician serving as Chief Resident at Kaiser Permanente Central Valley — one of Northern California's most highly regarded ACGME-accredited emergency medicine training programs.
Before medical school, Dr. Khetani spent two years as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the UCSF Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, contributing to seven peer-reviewed publications on peripheral artery disease and cardiovascular outcomes. That foundation in rigorous clinical science now informs how she approaches every challenge in the emergency department.
3-year comprehensive emergency medicine training with unopposed procedure opportunities and exceptional attending-to-resident ratios.
Serving nearly 2 million Central Valley residents across Kaiser Modesto, Manteca, UCSF Benioff Children's Oakland, and Doctors Medical Center.
Dedicated ultrasound faculty, annual cadaver labs, simulation curriculum, and multiple fellowship pathways in ultrasound and medical education.
Access to NorCal Kaiser's integrated healthcare database and CREST Network multi-center research. Robust journal clubs and evidence-based didactics.
Not private equity. Unionized residency with strong protections, confidential mental health resources, and biannual wellness retreats.
Dr. Khetani leads the program as Chief Resident in her final year, mentoring junior residents and representing the program's highest standard of excellence.
Prior to medical school, Dr. Khetani served as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the UCSF Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (2017–2019), contributing to NIH-funded studies on peripheral artery disease, vascular inflammation, and cardiovascular outcomes. Her most recent work bridges her research background with her clinical EM practice.
Available for professional inquiries, medical education collaborations, and opportunities in emergency medicine.