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My Biography
I was born, grew up and finished medical school in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. I became a physician not by an accident but following the family tradition – I am the third generation of doctors in my family and I am very happy that after so many years I can say that I made the right choice and I love my profession. I started as an orthopedic surgeon but after 10 years of practicing surgery, I decided to change my profile to Rehabilitation Medicine.
Later, I came to the USA and went through the required training here once more: I completed my residency and two fellowships. One of my fellowships was at Stanford University; I loved the Bay area and I have always wanted to come back, and when an opportunity came by, I seized it without any hesitation. I did not know about Kaiser Permanente before joining it, but I am very happy now that I work here: I can practice medicine the way I have always wanted--without worrying about extraneous office concerns.
I believe that every patient who complains about chronic pain has a real reason, and I believe that most of the time they can be helped. The work can be very difficult, but when we (I mean our multidisciplinary team) are able to improve someone’s quality of life, it is very rewarding.
I am an avid reader. During my leisure time I also enjoy watching movies, cooking and exercising. I am happily married, with a daughter and a grandson.
Other Languages: Georgian, Russian
Undergraduate Education:
Graduate Education: PhD in Orthopedic Surgery, Turner Institute of Child Orthopedic Surgery, Leningrad, and Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Began Practice: 1981
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2007
My Credentials
| Tbilisi State Medical Institute, Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC |
| Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY |
| Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, Augusta, GA |
| Stanford University, Stanford, CA |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab |
| Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab |
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