About
Dr. Sarkar Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, India. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Before joining Connected Health, she practiced at Premier Medical Associates of Monroeville, an NCQA-recognized internal medicine practice. Her clinical career spans more than 20 years treating patients across a wide range of conditions.
Dr. Sarkar focuses on metabolic syndrome, which she describes as the trifecta of diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. She also treats type 2 diabetes, obesity, insomnia, pneumonia, and acute pain. Early in her career, she volunteered for a multi-year polio eradication drive in India. That work took her to underserved regions of the country, where she assisted with child vaccinations and maternal health programs. Dr. Sarkar is passionate about mindfulness, movement, and sleep as foundations of long-term health.
Education & Training
Medical School
R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, India (MBBS)
Residency
Internal Medicine, UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sarkar right for?
Dr. Sarkar suits adults managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or metabolic syndrome. Patients dealing with obesity or sleep disorders benefit from her focused clinical approach. She also handles acute presentations such as pneumonia and acute pain. Her 20-plus years of experience make her a strong fit for patients who want a deeply experienced internist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sarkar specializes in metabolic syndrome, which she describes as the trifecta of diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. She also treats type 2 diabetes, obesity, insomnia, pneumonia, and acute pain. Her clinical focus centers on catching and managing chronic disease before it progresses.
Dr. Sarkar brings more than 20 years of patient care experience to Connected Health. She previously practiced at Premier Medical Associates of Monroeville, an NCQA-recognized internal medicine practice in the Pittsburgh area.
G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, India. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Yes, Dr. Sarkar currently accepts new patients at Connected Health in Wexford, PA.
Dr. Sarkar treats metabolic syndrome as a cluster of interconnected conditions, specifically diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. She focuses on addressing these conditions together rather than in isolation, with a preventive and proactive approach to long-term health.
Yes. Early in her career, Dr. Sarkar volunteered for a multi-year polio eradication campaign in India. She traveled to underserved regions to assist with child vaccinations and maternal health programs.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026