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Janak Acharya, MD

Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine

Location: UCSF Fresno
Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Additional Titles

  • Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, UCSF

  • Co-Chair, Wilderness Medicine Conference

Biography

Janak Acharya, MD, is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services. 

He earned his medical degree from University of Arizona, Tucson. His residency in Emergency Medicine was completed at University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Acharya has presented lectures on emergency medicine and wilderness medicine throughout California. He is also a mentor, teaching emergency medicine to many fellows, residents, and medical students.

Board Certifications

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Emergency Medical Services

Education and Training

  • 7/2003 - General surgery, Maricopa medical center
  • MD, 6/2001 - Medicine, University of Arizona
  • BA, 6/1994 - Biology and psychology, Washington University in St. Louis

Publications

Tainter CR, Bunch S, Manini AF, Sallustio S, Acharya JK