Ananda Harris, PA-C, is a physician assistant working in hospital medicine with special interests in neurology, psychiatry, mental health, and infectious disease. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how this can affect both your physical and mental health.

Ananda earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College and then went on to work in internal medicine for a couple of years, prior to her role with Kettering Health.

When Ananda was little, she was afraid of two things: storms and going to the doctor. Rather than letting her fears fester, she decided to face them. Ananada wants to help patients to understand what is happening and to help them feel empowered, rather than afraid.
Before becoming a physician assistant, Ananda worked as a meteorologist. She loves to learn and says if she could, she would spend a lifetime going to school and getting degrees in every subject. Ananda enjoys having a cup of coffee, reading, playing board games with friends, and going for morning runs.

This provider specializes in caring for patients during their stay in the hospital, overseeing their treatment and guiding them to recovery. After you’re discharged, you will be seen by your regular specialist or primary care provider.

What is a Certified Physician Assistant?

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare provider who holds a master’s or doctoral degree and has advanced clinical training. They collaborate with physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Like physicians, they make referrals, provide physical exams, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.