In 1995, she received a degree in Medical & Radiological Diagnosis from the University of Bombay in India. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine from St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in Jamaica, New York.

She completed a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Jivani is a member of the American Geriatrics Society and board certified in Internal and in Geriatric Medicine.