Srita S. Chakka, MD
Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatologist
- Medical Degree: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
As an undergrad and eventually a medical student, Dr. Srita S. Chakka covered a lot of territory. She studied at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, then enrolled at the UC Riverside School of Medicine and later completed residencies at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
“I wanted to do my training outside of California because deep in my heart, I knew I would always come back. California is my home,” says Dr. Chakka who was raised primarily in Orange County after immigrating from India with her parents at age six. Always enthusiastic about traveling around the U.S., she eagerly fulfilled dermatology rotations as a resident doctor in states as diverse as Minnesota, Rhode Island and Texas.
CREDENTIALS
Medical Degree: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ; SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY – Department of Dermatology
Undergraduate Studies: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Srita S. Chakka, MD
Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatologist
- Medical Degree: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
As an undergrad and eventually a medical student, Dr. Srita S. Chakka covered a lot of territory. She studied at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, then enrolled at the UC Riverside School of Medicine and later completed residencies at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
“I wanted to do my training outside of California because deep in my heart, I knew I would always come back. California is my home,” says Dr. Chakka who was raised primarily in Orange County after immigrating from India with her parents at age six. Always enthusiastic about traveling around the U.S., she eagerly fulfilled dermatology rotations as a resident doctor in states as diverse as Minnesota, Rhode Island and Texas.
CREDENTIALS
Medical Degree: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ; SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY – Department of Dermatology
Undergraduate Studies: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Happy to now call the Inland Empire home, Dr. Chakka feels fortunate to have been referred to Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center by a colleague. She was instantly drawn to the practice’s wide scope and the fact it handles medical, cosmetic and procedural dermatology. She also appreciates the mentorship Dr. Jochen more than willingly provides. “There’s a real cohesiveness at Contour and a strong sense of collaboration that appeals to me.”
Medicine is a family affair. Both of Dr. Chakka’s parents are practicing dentists in the Inland Empire and her husband is a radiologist. Growing up, she sensed there was some expectation that she too would enter the medical field but in truth her parents gave her the freedom to explore her own interests. She did just that as an undergrad but soon came to realize she did indeed want to pursue a medical career and ultimately specialize. “Dermatology is really where I feel most comfortable with my own skills.”
Dr. Chakka will divide her time between the Loma Linda office and Contour’s three Coachella Valley locations. When she isn’t practicing her chosen specialty, Dr. Chakka enjoys spending time with her husband, their toddler daughter, and extended family members. Other interests include Tabata training, trivia games and working to expand her cooking repertoire.
