Bio


Dr. Anusha Chandrakanthan is a clinical instructor in psychiatry. She is a family practice physician who is board certified in Addiction Medicine. Previously, she was the medical director for a company that provided substance use treatment using telemedicine. Presently, she works with the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center providing services to a marginalized population. She also continues to teach at the Stanford Addiction Medicine fellowship.

Clinical Focus


  • Homeless Medicine
  • Addiction Medicine

Academic Appointments


  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Professional Education


  • Board Certification: American Board of Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine (2019)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Addiction Medicine Fellowship (2018) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine (2014)
  • Residency: West Virginia University Family Medicine Residency (2014) WV
  • Medical Education: Sri Devraj Urs Medical College (2010) India