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Continuing Care at Kaiser Oakland

About Me

I grew up in India, where I attended Medical school. I pursued further training in New York.

In conjunction with our excellent staff at Kaiser, including the ancillary services, I provide care for our senior members in skilled nursing facilities and Kaiser post acute care center. I find the work very challenging and enlightening (keeps me on my toes). We often deal with complex medical issues along with difficult social and ethical issues.

I believe that education of the patients (and/or their families) about treatment options is vital in assisting them in making informed decisions. I find that each patient is unique and his/her life experiences and social issues influence their perspective of their care goals.

At the end of the day, I find my work rewarding.

I enjoy spending time with my family. I also love to travel and read. I enjoy good movies too.

Joined Kaiser Permanente in: 2001
Special Clinical Interests: Dementia and associated behavioral issues, pain management, wound care.
Other Languages: Hindi

My Credentials

Medical school	Mysore Medical College, Mysore, India
Residency	Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY
Fellowship	Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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