Biography of Dr. Adarsh Jha

Biography of Dr. Adarsh Jha

Dr. Adarsh Jha is an endocrinologist from Hartford County, Connecticut. In practice for over two decades, Dr. Jha is based in East Hartford. His office is a short distance from the heart of the capital of the so-called Nutmeg State, the core city in the Greater Hartford metropolitan area.

Dr. Jha is a graduate of Darbhanga Medical College. He proudly supports numerous charities, nonprofit organizations, and other good causes. Charities, nonprofits, and good causes backed by the Hartford County-based endocrinologist include the Indian Red Cross Society and Hostelling International.

Current Role & Duties Endocrinologist Dr. Jha practices at Shafa Medical Center in East Hartford, Connecticut. Shafa Medical Center specializes in adult primary care, internal medicine, and pulmonary medicine.

Firmly committed to patient health, the medical center strives to deliver the best healthcare services to those living in and around East Hartford. In addition to its East Hartford location, Shafa Medical Center has a second office nearby in downtown Hartford.

As an endocrinologist, Dr. Jha is responsible for treating endocrine system disorders. The endocrine system consists of the hormone-secreting glands that regulate many of the human body's functions. Ailments tied to the endocrine system include diabetes, metabolic disorders, nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and thyroid problems.

Patients visiting an endocrinologist may also be experiencing one or more menstrual or sexual problems. Endocrinologist Dr. Jha specializes predominantly in diabetes and metabolic disorders.

Career History Dr. Jha previously served as the medical director for Gengras Primary Care Services. As a part of Gengras Primary Care Services, he was based at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been a mainstay among Connecticut's healthcare institutions for over a century. It is now one of the nation's most prominent multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. A major teaching hospital, it is also the most prominent Catholic hospital in New England.

While Dr. Jha was based at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the institution named him a fellow of Saint Francis. He was named a Saint Francis fellow in recognition of his outstanding work as a Gengras Primary Care Services faculty member.

Academic Background Dr. Adarsh Jha is a graduate of Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital. The college and hospital are committed to producing world-class doctors and represent a leading center for medical research in India. Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital is located in Darbhanga in the Indian state of Bihar, where the local government oversees it.

Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital first opened its doors in 1946. It was constructed under the Khandavala Dynasty, the same dynasty responsible for building the renowned Raj Nagar Palace in Madhubani. Today, it is closely affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University is based three hours away in the city of Patna. Patna is the capital of Bihar state, also home to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital. Established by the government of Bihar, the university focuses on developing and managing medicine-related educational infrastructure in the region.

Following his studies at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Jha completed his residency in the United States at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas's 10th-most populous city, Lubbock. The center boasts nationwide recognition for its cutting-edge research and innovative teaching programs. It is also widely celebrated for its academic achievements and excellent levels of patient care.

Dr. Jha completed his Texas Tech University residency in the field of internal medicine in 2007.

Certifications & Licensure Dr. Jha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. The board certifies medical subspecialists and internists who demonstrate the skills essential for providing excellent patient care within internal medicine. It is from the American Board of Internal Medicine that he holds board certification in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.

The board-certified endocrinologist is also a licensed physician in the state of Connecticut. The Connecticut State Department of Public Health issues state medical licenses for Connecticut.

The department is committed to ensuring and promoting the highest attainable public health standards across the southernmost New England state.

Professional Accomplishments Dr. Jha is proud to have been named a fellow by Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

In addition to his work at Shafa Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, and elsewhere, Dr. Jha has served in education as an assistant professor of medicine. He served as an assistant professor of medicine at the prestigious University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

The University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, forms a part of the more comprehensive University of Connecticut. The institution is considered among the top public universities in the United States. Its medical school boasts a decades-long and well-proven history of producing generation after generation of exceptional future physicians.

Alongside his fellowship at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Dr. Jha is also a fellow of the University of Connecticut.

Associations & Memberships ● ●

American College of Physicians Associate Member Indian Medical Association Lifetime Member

Awards ● ●

National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition National Committee for Quality Assurance Prenatal and Postpartum Care Recognition

Charitable Involvement Dr. Adarsh Jha is closely involved with various good causes. Charities, nonprofit organizations, and good causes supported by the endocrinologist include the Indian Red Cross Society and Hostelling International, formerly known as the International Youth Hostel Federation.

The Indian Red Cross Society is a volunteer-supported humanitarian organization. It is dedicated to providing disaster and emergency relief and promotes optimal health among vulnerable communities. The Indian Red Cross Society is a part of the International Red Cross and the associated Red Crescent Movement, which make up the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world.

Meanwhile, Hostelling International oversees hostel associations in over 80 countries and has more than 4,000 affiliated locations worldwide. The nonprofit organization works closely with UNESCO—the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization—and the World Tourism Organization.

Personal Interests Outside of his work and charitable efforts, Dr. Jha enjoys various hobbies and other interests, which include music, cooking, and spending time in nature. He currently lives in the Hartford County town of Manchester, Connecticut.