Dr. Adarsh Jha is a Darbhanga Medical College alumnus. He proudly assists several charities, nonprofits, and other deserving causes. The Indian Red Cross Association and Hostelling International are two organizations, charities, and worthwhile causes supported by the endocrinologist with a practice in Hartford County.

1. Dr. Adarsh Jha
Dr. Adarsh Jha is an endocrinologist from Hartford County, Connecticut. In practice for more
than 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 is a proud supporter of 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.

2. As an endocrinologist, Dr. Jha is responsible for treating disorders of the endocrine system. 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
largest 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

3. medical research in India. Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital is located in Darbhanga in
the Indian state of Bihar, where it is overseen by the local government.
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

4. 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. State
medical licenses for Connecticut are issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public
Health. 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.
Elsewhere, and 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

5. 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.
These hobbies and interests include music, cooking, and spending time in nature.
He currently lives in the Hartford County town of Manchester, Connecticut.