About Anvita

Anvita eReference was developed as a tool for understanding the molecular basis of disease and its application to clinical practice. It allows users to answer questions in caring for patients and to explore ideas to find the frontiers of science and plan experiments.

Mission Statement

At Anvita, our mission is to deliver a knowledge system of scientific integrity that enhances the effectiveness of medical and other health professions; for students and clinicians, educators, and researchers, and, ultimately, the lives of patients. Anvita eReference is continually expanding with the goal to be a unique, extensive, and comprehensive scientific medical electronic reference tool available to anyone.

CEO: Sheldon S. Ball, MD, PhD

is the original developer of Anvita eReference. A practicing internist and geriatrician, he is board certified in geriatrics, internal medicine, and clinical pathology. He received his BS and PhD in chemistry from the University of California at Davis and his MD from the University of Miami. He completed a medical informatics fellowship at Yale University, where the infrastructure for Anvita was developed. He is currently chief of geriatrics at the Sacramento Veterans Administration.