She completed her medical school training from University of Jammu, Government Medical College Jammu in India. She completed her internship and general adult psychiatry residency training at Augusta University and joined the faculty in 2016. Dr. Ara is the attending psychiatrist for the Behavioral Health Unit in Emergency Department. She is responsible for teaching medical students and residents. She is also involved in correctional mental health at ASMP. Her areas of research, academic and clinical interest include schizophrenia, substance use disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, and medical student and resident education. Dr. Ara is the author of many peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Ara is an active member of the American Psychiatric Association and Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association.