Sanjna Varela, BSN, RN.

Sanjna completed her Bachelor of Science and Nursing degree at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. She has had 10 years of nursing experience in a variety of clinical settings including the cardiac ICU, surgical ICU, and cardiac catheterization lab. She has traveled extensively during her career and spent time in some of the nation’s most prestigious medical centers including, University of California San Francisco, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. She relocated to Portland three years ago and has worked at Emanuel and Good Samaritan Hospitals in their cardiac catheterization labs.

Sanjna received additional training in the area of otolaryngic allergy and joined the staff of Northwest ENT and Allergy in June 2007. She performs a full range of inhalant (pollen, mold, dust, dander) and food allergy testing as well as incentive spirometry to both pediatric and adult patients. She is excited to bring her experience in the intensive care and cardiac care settings to the outpatient allergy clinic where patients can rest assured they are in safe and experienced hands.

In her free time, Sanjna enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters. Other interests include travel, Irish dancing, dining out, and enjoying all the activities Portland has to offer.

Education and Training

  • Bachelor of Science and Nursing, University of North Carolina, Greensboro 1997

Certifications and Licenses

  • Oregon State Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support

Advanced Training

  • American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Basic Course, 2007