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My Practice Philosophy

As a critical care physician, I am fortunate to offer advance technological care to my patients. In addition, I strive to offer humanism and compassion to alleviate my patient’s concerns. My practice is focused on ICU and pulmonary technology, and tuberculosis and public health.

About Me

I was born in Laghman, Afghanistan and spent a significant portion of my life in the San Francisco Bay Area. I attended the University of California, Davis where I graduated with a B.A. degree in Biological Sciences in 1999. I received my Medical Degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2002. I began my tenure at Santa Clara Kaiser Permanente as a resident in 2003 and upon completion in 2006, I was appointed as the Chief Resident. Subsequently, in 2006, I joined Kaiser Permanente and am board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. I received a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from University of California Davis Medical Center.

My Interests

On a personal note, I enjoy Pashto poetry, personal fitness, and collecting pens. In addition to English, I speak Pashto and Farsi.

My Credentials

Medical school	Ross University, Edison, NJ
Residency	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Santa Clara, CA
Fellowship	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

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