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My Biography:

Born and raised in India, I attended undergraduate training and medical school at the Marathwada University in India. After relocating to the United States I completed my residency at the Yale New Haven Hospital (Yale University). I am certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and have been working with the Permanente Medical Group since 2002.

Many patients view their upcoming surgery and anesthesia with a mixture of fear and apprehension. That is why I make a special effort to ease my patients' concerns as much as possible. I try to answer any questions my patients may have and explain the procedure that will take place. I want to make sure that each of my patients is prepared, both psychologically and physically, before surgery. My goal is to make the anesthesia experience as comfortable as possible without compromising safety.

I enjoy practicing anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente because it is a well integrated healthcare system with easy access to specialist services and the most sophisticated diagnostic tools and equipment if and when the need arises. The focus here is on quality medical care and cost-effective practices.

I encourage you to actively participate in your health care. The health information links on my home page should provide you with some valuable resources.

When you come in for your preoperative appointment please bring an updated list of your current medications; this will help us make the best possible use of your appointment time. During the pre-op visit we will review your medical background and family history, and we will assess your anesthesia risk to ensure that your anesthesia experience will be safe and comfortable.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family. I have two lovely children who make sure that I am never ever bored. I enjoy hiking and I love to cook. I also spend a significant amount of time keeping current with all the latest advances in my field.

I am fluent in Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam, besides English.

My Credentials

Medical school	Marathwada University School of Medicine, Aurangabad, India
Residency	Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Residency	University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
Board certification	Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology

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