Surekha Bandlamuri, MD

01/11/2022

Busy Internal Medicine practice seeking Full-Time Physician Assistant:

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of an AMA accredited Physician Assistant program with a valid unrestricted license to practice issued by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.

Specialized Training, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:

Current license and/or appropriate certification in the state of Arizona to practice as a Physician Assistant and in good standing. Current CPR and First Aid Certifications. Degrees/credits must be from an academically accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good knowledge of medicine as related to medical examination, health history, the development of working diagnoses and other areas as appropriate to the specific service provided. Must be able to provide medical care for adults and adolescents 13 +. Skill in performing appropriate medical procedures as indicated. Ability to collect and record a complete medical history and write a medical plan-of-action. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and patients. Skills in health education and counseling.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

Two (2) or more years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a primary care setting preferred or a solid recommendation from the collaborating physician during clinical rotations for a new graduate.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus but not required. Experience with an Electronic Medical Record.

02/03/2021

Read more to understand the impact of COVID-19 on physicians in training! 🩺

Something I was looking forward to, and that filled me with so much hope, instantaneously became overshadowed by the grim reality I saw developing around me.

01/11/2021

Surekha Bandlamuri, MD received the Moderna vaccine. Alyssa Gerards, PA-C received the Pfizer vaccine.

10/31/2020

Halloween at the clinic ‼️

10/27/2020

Chronic stress can create high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and a host of other health issues. Knowing how to manage your stress will help keep you healthy. Harvard Med offers the following techniques:

(1) Relaxation - meditation, yoga, and deep breathing can help lower your blood pressure and stress hormones
(2) Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - replacing negative thinking habits with positive ones
(3) Goal setting - A positive sense of commitment helps increase your autonomy and optimism

For more, read here:

Stress takes a toll on physical and emotional health. Managing stress is a matter of avoiding stress triggers and practicing techniques to reduce stress. Activities such as meditation, guided imagery, yoga, and deep breathing exercises trigger the re...

10/15/2020

This pandemic illuminates the importance of health maintenance. To reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer, follow this path of health maintenance:
(1) Eat healthy
(2) Get regular exercise
(3) Lose weight if overweight to reduce risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, cholesterol, and more.
(4) Protect your sun with sunscreen. Skin cancer is common in Arizona.
(5) Practice safe s*x.
(6) Do not smoke or use to***co.
(7) Drink alcohol in moderation.

Good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. Learn what you can do to maintain your health.

10/15/2020

A study published last year in JAMA Internal Medicine found that adults with primary care were more likely to receive high-value care.

Primary care physicians treat adult patients for common ailments and chronic conditions, and also manage their patients’ treatments, often working with teams of caregivers. Establishing a relationship with a P*P allows your doctor to get to know you and your needs and goals.

10/15/2020

Older adults have greater resilience psychologically due to their lifetime experience and perspective. This helps them through the current difficult times. Seniors report that their sources of joy and comfort come from connecting with family and friends, interacting on digital platforms, engaging in hobbies, being with pets, spending time with spouses or partners, and relying on faith.

These seniors use coping strategies to keep them socially active yet safe from the coronavirus.

10/15/2020

The world-renowned Dr. Geoffrey Rubin, MBA, MD is now the chair of the Department of Medical Imaging at the University of AZ College of Medicine (Tucson). He holds 6 U.S. patents related to medical image analysis, and currently researchers non-invasive vascular and cardiac imaging.

Monday, September 14, 2020TUCSON, Ariz. — Following a national search, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, has been named chair of the Department of Medical Imaging at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, effective Oct. 1. Dr. Rubin, an internationally recognized expert in the field of c...

10/15/2020

Great news! With this new research space at the University of AZ (Phoenix) campus, medical innovations will be available for patients much faster!

PHOENIX – The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) Research Space will open this month in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. This innovative partnership will accelerate the application of medical research discovery into clinical practice. ...

10/15/2020

Frustrated, angry, or upset? Read these tips on how to communicate effectively when emotions are running high.

In a heated moment, these tips will help you respond calmly.

10/15/2020

Chief well-being officer for Deloitte writes her five tips for reinventing yourself and investing in yourself even during this pandemic.

Rather than let change happen to us, we can actively participate in our transformation.