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My Practice Philosophy

As part of my practice philosophy, I believe that each patient is unique and should be treated as an individual and kept actively involved in all medical decisions. I strive to ameliorate the stress of hospitalization for all of my patients and their families.

About Me

I attended Topiwala National Medical College, affiliated with B.Y.L. Nair hospital, in Mumbai, India where I graduated in 1987. I joined Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara for a Residency in Internal Medicine and I continued at Kaiser Permanente as a Hospital Based Specialist after finishing my residency, joining the department in 1998. I am board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

My Interests

My special interests are Hospital Medicine and Palliative Medicine. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with my family and dog.

My Credentials

Medical school	Topiwala National Medical College, University of Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Internship	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA
Residency	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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