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My Profession and Why I Chose It

When anesthesia was invented late in the 19th century, surgery without pain was viewed as the single greatest contribution to humanity of all time. The art of providing anesthesia involves a blend of application of specific knowledge, exercise of clinical judgement, and performance of a myriad of technical skills. I chose anesthesia as I have an affinity for more technical and manually oriented activities and because I enjoyed learning anatomy, pharmacology and physiology while at medical school.

Characteristics of patients presenting for either minor or major surgery can range anywhere between the pediatric and geriatric age group, from healthiest to sickest. A career in anesthesiology is truly at the intersection of all medical disciplines. Anesthesiology is a consultation practice for the most part, exercised in conjunction with a surgeon and/or an internist. Constant vigilance and decision–making in a timely fashion is of utmost importance for the safe conduct of anesthesia. Hence, an anesthesiologist is a crucial and integral part of the surgical team. Making decisions under pressure and performing multiple tasks simultaneously is intensely challenging but the satisfaction patients express when their pain is eased is truly rewarding.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Madras, Madras, India
Internship	Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
Residency	UC Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency	Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Board certification	Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology

Why I Like Practicing Medicine at Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente provides quality healthcare and high value that is patient centered. At Kaiser Permanente, I enjoy working and interacting with individuals from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.

My Tenure with Kaiser Permanente

I joined Kaiser in April 2002 right after I completed my residency.

My Personal Interests

During my leisure time, I enjoy hiking, tennis and reading.

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