Dr. Anita R. Sandhu, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Anita R. Sandhu, who serves patients in Austin, Texas.

“I enjoy taking care of patients, forming relationships through all stages of their lives, including gyn care, preconception, during their pregnancies, and through the menopausal years. I feel it is my responsibility to help my patients make informed decisions about their care and strive toward healthy, safe outcomes” as stated by Dr. Sandu, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist. She is in practice with ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn – Austin Regional Clinic in Texas, where she performs some procedures using the da Vinci ® surgical system.

ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn combines a comfortable space with an experienced, compassionate team and state-of-the-art technology for a unique experience that nurtures patients through all ages, stages and needs. Labor and delivery services are provided at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. Surgical services are available at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center as well as other local area outpatient surgical centers and hospitals.

Following the completion of her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin in 1999, Dr. Sandhu embarked on her medical journey. She earned her medical degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 2003. She then went on to perform her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Baystate Medical Center in 2007, where she received the Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Outstanding Resident Teacher Award.

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Sandhu enjoys reading, watching movies, running, hiking, doing yoga, traveling, and being outdoors.

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