Specialty Internal Medicine Facility Santa Clara Medical Center Department of Hospital Medicine Address Homestead Hospital 700 Lawrence Expressway Santa Clara CA 95051 Map & Directions Telephone Information: (408) 851-1000 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

My Practice Philosophy

I believe practice of medicine is a privilege that should combine both art and science. My goal is to practice evidenced-based medicine, be your advocate, and help you make informed decision regarding your health.

About Me

I was born in Tehran/Iran then moved to the United States at age 15. I attended the University of California, Berkeley where I graduated with a BA in Molecular and Cell Biology in 1998. I received my medical education at St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies in 2006. I completed my internship at Highland Hospital from 2006-2007. I finished my residency at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara from 2007-2010. I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2010. I am board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

My Interests

I am part of the American Medical Association Commonwealth Club of California and California Medical Association. On a personal note, I enjoy reading, cooking, scuba diving, snow boarding, swimming, salsa dancing, and traveling. In addition to English, I speak Farsi.

My Credentials

Medical school	St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Internship	Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, CA
Residency	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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