Dr. Dhivya Kannan D.O.

What is your hometown?

Bentonville, Arkansas.

Where did you attend medical school?

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) – Fort Smith, Arkansas.

What other educational credentials do you have?

Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology – The University of Tulsa – Tulsa, Oklahoma.

What are your particular clinical interests and why?

My clinical interests are general Family Medicine and preventive medicine. I enjoy the broad scope of Family Medicine to help patients in a multitude of ways and to help prevent diseases.

What inspired you to pursue a career in family medicine?

I chose to pursue a career in Family Medicine because I enjoy the continuity of care and the opportunity to provide preventive care to my future patients. I am passionate about providing comprehensive care for patients to stay healthy and building strong physician-patient relationships.

Why did you choose the Community Based Family Medicine Residency program?

I chose the Community-Based Family Medicine Residency program because of the program’s emphasis on serving the underserved population and continuity of care. I also chose the program because of the welcoming environment and the excellent residency training at the Community-Based Family Medicine Residency program.

Please outline any honors or awards you have received in the past:

• Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health (TOUCH) Program Participation Certificate (2020-2021).
• Translating Osteopathic Understanding into Community Health (TOUCH) Program Participation Certificate (2019-2020).

What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?

Outside of medicine I enjoy hiking, bicycling, and trying coffee at coffee shops.

Dr. Dhivya Kannan D.O.