Sonia Granera, MD

Hospitalist Medicine
Asheville Hospitalist Group

Dr. Granera is originally from Matajalpa, Nicaragua. She has been with the Asheville Hospitalist Group since 2001. She is also a Clinical Instructor of Family Practice at Mission Health System. She lives in Asheville, NC.

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Residency: Internal Medicine at Earl K. Long Hospital

Languages: Spanish

Professional Societies: American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Student Association, Hispanic American Medical Association

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1997

What do you find most rewarding about your area of practice? My job is rewarding because I see very sick patients who get better under our watch.

Why did you decide to specialize in your specialty? I chose to be a hospitalist because of the acuity and the challenge.

What do you like most about practicing at Mission Health System? The staff is excellent - very professional, kind and friendly.

Personal Interests: Dr. Granera enjoys hiking, scuba diving and traveling.