About
Dr. Prerana Sangani earned her undergraduate degree at Swarthmore College and her MD from the University of Rochester, where she received an International Medicine grant to work in rural Kenya. She completed her Internal Medicine training in San Francisco, then pursued a Fellowship in Preventive Medicine at UCSF and a Master of Public Health at UC Berkeley. Her education also took her to India and Nepal, where she served indigent communities and studied Ayurvedic medicine.
Dr. Sangani joined The Village Doctor in 2007 after private practice in San Francisco. She has called the Bay Area home for more than 20 years. In 2015, she stepped away to complete formal training in Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and to study the cognitive benefits of structured mental exercise. She returned to practice integrating those tools directly into her clinical work. Her focus areas include brain health, the Mediterranean diet, mindfulness, and preventive medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Swarthmore College
Medical School
University of Rochester
Residency
Internal Medicine residency, San Francisco
Fellowship
Fellowship in Preventive Medicine, UCSF
Additional Training
Master of Public Health, UC Berkeley; formal training in Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sangani right for?
Dr. Sangani is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive, whole-person approach to primary care. Patients with an interest in brain health, cognitive wellness, or lifestyle-based medicine will find her approach especially resonant. She works well with those managing chronic conditions who want to incorporate mindfulness and nutrition alongside conventional treatment. Her global health background makes her an excellent choice for patients with complex or internationally acquired health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sangani specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. Her clinical focus includes brain health, cognitive wellness, the Mediterranean diet, and mindfulness-based approaches. She holds a Fellowship in Preventive Medicine from UCSF and a Master of Public Health from UC Berkeley.
Dr. Sangani holds training and fellowship credentials in both internal medicine and preventive medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency in San Francisco and her Preventive Medicine fellowship at UCSF.
Dr. Sangani integrates conventional internal medicine with mindfulness and preventive strategies. She completed formal training in Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and applies those tools directly in her clinical work. Her approach draws on lifestyle medicine, brain health research, and her public health background.
Yes, Dr. Sangani has extensive international experience. She received an International Medicine grant during medical school to work in rural Kenya. She also served communities in India and Nepal and studied Ayurvedic medicine during her training.
Dr. Sangani joined The Village Doctor in 2007. She has called the Bay Area home for more than 20 years and brings deep roots in the Peninsula community.
Dr. Sangani completed formal training in Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in 2015. She also studied the cognitive benefits of structured mental exercise and now applies both in her clinical practice.
Yes, brain health is one of Dr. Sangani's primary clinical focus areas. She combines preventive medicine, cognitive health strategies, mindfulness, and dietary guidance to support long-term neurological wellness in her patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026