About
Dr. Farris Sandhu is a board-certified internist with 25 years of experience in internal medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Panjabi University in Punjab, India in 1986. She completed her internship and Internal Medicine residency at Unity Health System in Rochester, NY, finishing her residency in 2001. The American Board of Internal Medicine granted her board certification, and she holds a California medical license.
Dr. Sandhu is passionate about women's health, nutrition, cardiovascular care, and complex metabolic disorders. She builds personalized healthcare plans rooted in prevention and wellness. She approaches each patient's care as she would for a member of her own family. San Diego physicians and peers have recognized her as a Top Doc of San Diego for multiple years. She has served the San Diego Association of Physicians of Indian Origin in several leadership roles, including President in 2024. Dr. Sandhu speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Outside the office, she enjoys golfing, healthy cooking, and reading.
Education & Training
Medical School
Panjabi University, Punjab, India - Doctorate of Medicine, 1986
Residency
Internal Medicine, Unity Health System, Rochester, NY, 1999-2001
Additional Training
Internship, Unity Health System, Rochester, NY, 1998-1999
Certifications
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sandhu right for?
Dr. Sandhu is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive, relationship-driven approach to internal medicine. Women managing hormonal, cardiovascular, or metabolic health concerns benefit from her clinical focus. Patients with complex metabolic disorders or nutrition-related conditions find her personalized planning particularly valuable. She also serves patients from Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, and Carmel Valley who want close physician access including after-hours phone availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sandhu focuses on women's health, cardiovascular care, complex metabolic disorders, and nutrition-related conditions. She also provides comprehensive preventive care and internal medicine for adult patients. Her approach combines advanced diagnostics with personalized care planning rooted in evidence-based medicine.
Yes. Dr. Sandhu holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also holds a California medical license and brings 25 years of experience as a practicing internist to her Encinitas practice.
Dr. Sandhu earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Panjabi University in Punjab, India in 1986. She completed both her internship and Internal Medicine residency at Unity Health System in Rochester, NY, finishing her residency in 2001.
Dr. Sandhu practices Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. She integrates these approaches to build personalized healthcare plans for each patient. Her clinical focus areas include women's health, cardiovascular care, metabolic disorders, and nutrition counseling.
Yes. Members can reach Dr. Sandhu directly by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core part of the concierge care she provides at her Encinitas practice.
Dr. Sandhu speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi. This makes her an accessible option for patients from South Asian communities in the San Diego area.
Yes. San Diego physicians and peers have recognized Dr. Sandhu as a Top Doc of San Diego for multiple years. She has also served the San Diego Association of Physicians of Indian Origin in several leadership roles, including President in 2024.
Dr. Sandhu approaches each patient's care as she would for a member of her own family. She builds personalized healthcare plans that combine advanced diagnostics with evidence-based medicine. Prevention and wellness guide every clinical decision she makes.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026