Provider Profile: Dr. Sheenu Chhabra

Sheenu Chhabra, MD

What is your clinical specialty? 

Family medicine, hospitalist

Where did you go to school? 

Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital in India

What brought you to Premier Health? 

I moved back to the Midwest after my residency.

Why did you choose medicine as a career? 

I was always fascinated by human biology and had an inborn passion to care for others. Seeing my brother pursue medicine inspired me to be a physician.

Who are the people who influenced and/or mentored you? 

My parents and my brother

What is one thing most people don’t know about you?  

My dream to start a charitable organization for the elderly

Where is your hometown? 

Hisar (Haryana), India

What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for?

Kansas City Chiefs

What is the last book you read? 

“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho

What is your favorite song in your playlist?  

“When You Say Nothing At All” by Alison Krauss

What is your favorite food? 

Chaat (Indian street food)

What is your favorite hobby?

Painting, cooking, traveling, spending time with family and friends

What is your favorite animal, and why?

Dog, for loyalty and their unconditional love

Where is your favorite vacation spot, and why?

Mountains for being so peaceful and serene

Describe something (a thing, person, place, experience, etc.) for which you are especially thankful: 

Thankful for all life’s challenges and experiences I have had so far, which has shaped me into who I am today.

Pick a side

iPhone or Android   

Android

Early bird or night owl

Growing up a night owl, now I’m an early bird

Beach bum or mountain hiker?  

Mountain hiker

Dress shoes or tennis shoes?

Dress shoes

Paperback or e-reader?  

E- reader

Coffee or tea? 

Tea

Cooking or baking?

Cooking

Sweet or salty?

Salty

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