About
Dr. Sukhjit Takhar co-founded PrimaryMD and serves as its Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer. He brings more than two decades of experience in internal medicine, infectious disease management, and clinical innovation. He earned his M.D. with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He later earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Dr. Takhar completed two residencies at UCLA, one in Internal Medicine and one in Emergency Medicine, and followed both with a fellowship in Infectious Disease at UCLA. He holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. His career has included leadership and academic roles at both UCSF and Harvard Medical School. He is passionate about longevity medicine, precision diagnostics, and evidence-based approaches to personalized care. He spoke at the Vitalist Bay Summit on balancing integrity with innovation in longevity medicine and discussed patient listening and modern healthcare on the Precision Medicine Made Simple podcast.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. Biology (magna cum laude), California State University, Stanislaus
Medical School
M.D. (Alpha Omega Alpha), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Residency
Residency, Internal Medicine, UCLA; Residency, Emergency Medicine, UCLA
Fellowship
Fellowship, Infectious Disease, UCLA
Additional Training
S.M. Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Takhar right for?
Dr. Takhar suits adults who want a physician with deep diagnostic and preventive medicine expertise. Patients managing chronic conditions, infectious disease concerns, or complex health histories benefit from his broad clinical training. His background in epidemiology and longevity medicine makes him a strong fit for patients focused on long-term health optimization. Executives and high-performers seeking evidence-based precision care will find his approach well-matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Takhar focuses on internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. He also brings deep expertise in infectious disease management and emergency medicine. His clinical interests center on longevity, precision diagnostics, and evidence-based personalized care.
Yes. Dr. Takhar holds board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. These dual certifications reflect his training through two separate UCLA residencies.
D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed residencies in both Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine at UCLA, followed by an Infectious Disease fellowship, also at UCLA. He later earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Yes. Dr. Takhar has held academic and leadership roles at both UCSF and Harvard Medical School. These positions reflect his engagement with medical education and clinical innovation throughout his career.
Dr. Takhar takes an evidence-based, precision-driven approach to care. He integrates advanced diagnostics, genomics, and longitudinal health data to build individualized health plans. He is particularly focused on longevity medicine and proactive disease prevention.
Yes. Dr. Takhar completed a fellowship in Infectious Disease at UCLA and has managed infectious disease throughout his clinical career. This expertise is integrated into his broader preventive and internal medicine practice.
Dr. Takhar sees adults across a wide range of health profiles, from those managing chronic or complex conditions to healthy patients focused on long-term optimization. His dual training in internal and emergency medicine prepares him to address both routine and acute presentations.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026