Author: Poonam Bhatia, MD

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Poonam Bhatia, MD

I am an empathic physician focusing on the creation of health while simultaneously treating illness.I am passionate about helping my patients feel empowered and actively involved in their own healing. Along with standard of care cutting edge medicine I also harness the body's innate ability to heal by the use of breath work, self-inquiry, spirituality, and the support of community.I aim to create vibrant health and wellness for individuals and community alike to thrive. I am humbled to help those who serve our country.

Dr. Poonam P. Bhatia is a family medicine doctor in San Diego, California and is affiliated with Naval Medical Center San Diego. She received her medical degree from B.J. Medical College - University of Pune and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

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Healing through Art

I Can’t Breathe

by Poonam Bhatia, MD

I Can’t Breathe Written by Dr. Poonam Bhatia I can’t breathe I heard this familiar chant from outside of myself today Hallucination or a reality Is it my pain... Read more.

Beauty in Medicine

Mistaken Identity

by Poonam Bhatia, MD

You mistook My love for dependence My kindness for ignorance My restraint for innocence My silence for helplessness My need for peace and harmony for my weakness... Read more.