Geeta Sakariya

Geeta Sakariya, M.D., M.P.H., is a faculty member at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. She joined the faculty in 2018 and serves as the Medical Director of the Family Medical Center since June 2022. Dr. Sakariya combines her expertise as a family physician and clinical researcher to address critical health issues.

• Medical School: India
• Master of Public Health (MPH): California State University, Long Beach
• Family Medicine Residency: UND, Bismarck

Her research and clinical work focus on preventing overweight and obesity, understanding the effects of smoking on pregnancy and offspring, and curriculum development for sexually transmitted disease prevention. Additionally, she supervises a procedures clinic at the Family Medical Center, highlighting her interest in hands-on clinical applications within Family Medicine.

Dr. Sakariya’s contributions span preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and women’s health. Her role emphasizes integrating clinical practice with educational initiatives to improve population health outcomes.