Rehana Persaud, MD

VA Intern

Rehana was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania. She earned her BS in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Elizabethtown College and completed a master's in biomedical sciences at Drexel University. She pursued her MD at Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia.

Rehana was drawn to neurology through her experiences as a home health aide and medical student, where she developed a fascination with neuroanatomy and a commitment to advocating for vulnerable patients. Deeply inspired by literature, visual arts, and narrative, she integrates creative expression into her clinical work using dance, poetry, and storytelling to reflect and uplift community voices. She is especially passionate about working with underserved populations and is committed to holistic, compassionate care that honors the full human experience.

Outside of medicine, Rehana enjoys dance, writing, and exploring the intersections of healing and art.