Tanya Anand, MD, MPH, FACS

Assistant Clinical Professor, Surgery

Tanya Anand, MD, MPH, FACS, is a clinical assistant professor of surgery with the University of Arizona Department of Surgery Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery. She is also the director of the surgery clerkship program and director geriatric trauma within the department.

Dr. Anand’s research interests are diverse but she is particularly interested in understanding the impact of inflammation upon resuscitation and glycocalyx integrity in the critically ill trauma patient. She also has a passion for exploring avenues to improve patient equity in health care access. Dr. Anand obtained a certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support, among other clinical certifications. She is a member of multiple professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.

Degrees

  • MD (magna cum laude): St. George’s University, Grenada
  • MPH: Health Policy and Epidemiology, University of Southern California
  • BS: Loma Linda University
Residency
Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, California
Fellowship
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Critical Care
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Research Interests

critically ill trauma, acute care, burn patients