About
Dr. Gitanjli Channan is a board-certified family physician with 26 years of primary care experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Bio-Chemistry from the University of Calgary in 1988. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton in 1993. Her residency training in Family Medicine followed at the University of Toronto from 1993 to 1995.
Dr. Channan holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. She maintains active licensure in both Florida and Ohio. Early in her career, she served on multiple committees at The Christ Hospital, including the Quality Board, Peer Review Committee, and Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative from 2015 to 2021. She is a member of the American College of Family Physicians. Dr. Channan believes that optimizing health is essential to living one's best life. She takes a comprehensive approach to care, accounting for each patient's unique needs across family medicine, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry (1988)
Medical School
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Doctorate of Medicine (1993)
Residency
University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada - Family Medicine (1993-1995)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Channan right for?
Dr. Channan is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with direct physician access. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension benefit from her comprehensive, personalized approach. She works well with patients who prioritize preventive care and proactive health management. Those who value same- or next-day appointments and after-hours phone access will find her practice responsive. Members across South Florida who want direct access to a single physician, not a rotating care team, are a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Channan treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine and preventive care. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and general primary care. She takes a comprehensive approach, addressing each patient's unique health needs.
Yes, Dr. Channan holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. She maintains active licensure in both Florida and Ohio.
Dr. Channan earned her medical degree at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, in 1993. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Toronto from 1993 to 1995. Before medical school, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Calgary.
Yes, members always see Dr. Channan directly. She does not delegate visits to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every appointment is with Dr. Channan herself.
Yes, Dr. Channan reaches her patients by phone after hours and on weekends. This after-hours access is a core benefit of her MDVIP membership model.
Dr. Channan believes that good health combines nutrition, an active lifestyle, and a healthy mind, body, and spirit. She takes a comprehensive approach that accounts for each patient's unique needs. Her goal is to help patients optimize their health so they can live their best life.
Yes, Dr. Channan connects members who need specialized care to Medical Centers of Excellence nationwide. She uses her MDVIP affiliation to facilitate these referrals and support continuity of care.
Dr. Channan brings 26 years of primary care experience to her Boca Raton practice. She has served patients across South Florida and held committee roles at The Christ Hospital earlier in her career. She is also a member of the American College of Family Physicians.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026