About
Phanindar Sadhu, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Prima Medicine with a background that spans academic hospital medicine and active military service. He trained at Gandhi Medical College and completed his residency at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine's James J. Peters VA Medical Center, where he gained experience in telemetry, stroke, and cardiac care units. He also mentored residents as an academic instructor throughout his training.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Health Care Specialist and Combat Medic from 2010 to 2014, including a year-long deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. In that role, he delivered trauma and emergency care at Role II and III aid stations and performed critical procedures including cricothyroidotomy, thoracocentesis, and hemorrhage control under battlefield conditions. A longtime Loudoun County resident, he brings both clinical rigor and firsthand emergency experience to his patients.
Education & Training
Medical School
Gandhi Medical College
Residency
Internal Medicine residency at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine's James J. Peters VA Medical Center
Additional Training
U.S. Army Health Care Specialist and Combat Medic, 2010-2014
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sadhu right for?
Dr. Sadhu is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with deep emergency and hospital medicine experience. Patients managing cardiovascular conditions, complex acute illnesses, or chronic disease benefit from his rigorous clinical training. Veterans and those with military backgrounds may find his service history personally meaningful. His experience across high-acuity settings makes him well-suited for patients with complicated or multi-system health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sadhu trained at Gandhi Medical College and completed his residency at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine's James J. Peters VA Medical Center. His residency included experience in telemetry, stroke, and cardiac care units. He also served as an academic instructor, mentoring residents during his training.
Yes. Dr. Sadhu holds board certification in internal medicine.
Yes. S. Army as a Health Care Specialist and Combat Medic from 2010 to 2014. He deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, where he delivered trauma and emergency care at Role II and III aid stations. He performed advanced procedures including cricothyroidotomy, thoracocentesis, and hemorrhage control under battlefield conditions.
Dr. Sadhu specializes in internal medicine. His clinical background spans academic hospital medicine and combat trauma care, giving him broad experience across acute and chronic adult health conditions.
Dr. Sadhu sees adult patients across a wide range of health needs. His hospital medicine background makes him particularly well-suited for patients managing cardiovascular conditions, complex chronic illness, or acute medical concerns.
Dr. Sadhu practices at Prima Medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Prima Medicine operates four primary care locations across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, and Tysons.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026