Bhat Internal Medicine provides adult primary care in Tucson, Arizona.
Dr. Bhat practiced hospital medicine in Tucson from 2003 to 2006 before starting Bhat Internal Medicine in 2006. The practice is now part of Arizona Community Physicians while maintaining a small-practice environment focused on continuity of care.
Our goal is to provide careful evaluation, clear communication, and thoughtful medical decision-making. Good medical care works best when there is a partnership between patient and clinician.
We focus on preventive care, early identification of medical problems, and the long-term management of chronic conditions.
Muralikrishna Bhat, MD
Dr. Muralikrishna (MK) Bhat is a board-certified internist providing adult primary care in Tucson, Arizona.
He received his medical degree from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College in Bangalore, India and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Long Island College Hospital in New York.
Dr. Bhat practiced hospital medicine in Tucson from 2003 to 2006 before establishing Bhat Internal Medicine in 2006. The practice is now part of Arizona Community Physicians, while maintaining the feel of a smaller, patient-focused primary care office.
His clinical interests include preventive medicine and the long-term management of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Bhat enjoys tennis, music, and spending time with his family.
Ellen Pearson, FNP
Ellen Pearson is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner based in Tucson, Arizona.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arizona and later earned her Master of Science in Nursing.
Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked as a registered nurse in cardiac care, hospice, and internal medicine.
Ellen has experience managing both acute and chronic medical conditions and works closely with Dr. Muralikrishna (MK) Bhat in caring for adult patients.
Outside of work, Ellen enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She enjoys hiking, traveling, walking her dog, and visiting national parks. Having been born in Big Bend National Park in Texas, she makes regular trips to explore parks and spend time outdoors.