Office Hours : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Office Hours : 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lunch Break : 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Family Medicine
Family Medicine
Pain Management
Chiropractic
Pulmonary Critical Care
Co-Chief Medical Officer, Community Health Centers of America | Board Certified, Pulmonary Critical Care
Dr. Anitha Channabasavaiah is CHCA’s resident Pulmonologist and Critical Care specialist serving Gustine and the surrounding Central Valley communities. Board certified in Pulmonary Critical Care, Dr. Channabasavaiah provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a broad range of lung and respiratory conditions — bringing high-quality pulmonary care directly into our community health system and improving access for underserved patients across our network.
Dr. Nandeesh Veerappa serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Community Health Centers of America, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. With extensive experience in clinical leadership, Dr. Veerappa is responsible for managing and supervising medical personnel, ensuring providers maintain the highest standards of care.
Dr. Veerappa has dedicated his career to improving healthcare outcomes for underserved communities. His leadership includes guiding clinical teams, implementing evidence-based practices, and developing programs to address community health and social needs. In addition to his role at Community Health Centers of America, Dr. Veerappa has held key positions as Medical Director at RAN Health Services Inc., Associate Medical Director at Community Hospice Inc., and Assistant Clinical Professor at Valley Family Practice Residency Program.
Dr. Veerappa holds a medical degree (MBBS) from JSS Medical College in Mysore, India, a Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery from JJM Medical College, and completed his Family Practice Residency in Texas and California. His dedication to providing compassionate care and his commitment to advancing healthcare access make him an invaluable leader in the organization.
