Janak Acharya

Janak Acharya, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), based at the Fresno campus. He co-chairs the Wilderness Medicine Conference and is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services.

• Education:
  • BA in Biology and Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis (1994)
  • MD, University of Arizona, Tucson (2001)
  • Internship in General Surgery, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix (2003)
  • Residency in Emergency Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles

Dr. Acharya’s research focuses on Emergency Medicine, with specific interests in Wilderness Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Radiology. His publications include studies on dietary practices assessed via radiography and pulmonary complications from synthetic cannabinoid use, reflecting interdisciplinary work in clinical diagnostics and toxicological emergencies.

He actively mentors fellows, residents, and medical students while delivering lectures on emergency and wilderness medicine across California. Key collaborations include co-authorships with colleagues like Kathryn Bilello and Roy Gerona, aligning with his research on gastrointestinal obstructions and substance-related disorders.