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Practice Philosophy

My Practice Philosophy as a Palliative care physician is to identify individual patient's goals and wishes in the setting of their illness, and help them develop a treatment plan that best meets their wishes and focuses on improving their quality of life. My objective is, to do everything I can, to provide the best quality of care for each and every patient, that I would want for my own family.

About Me

I started my career at Kaiser Santa Clara as a Medical Resident in 1990. After graduation, I practiced in the general medicine clinics and cared for patients in the Skilled Nursing Facility. In 1997, I joined the Hospital Medicine Group because of my interest in taking care of hospitalized patients. I also pursued my interest in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and obtained Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine in 2006 and 2008.

I am currently a hospital based specialist, Hospice Medical Director and Physician Lead for Santa Clara Inpatient Palliative Care Program. I am also a member of the California Medical Association.

My Interests

I speak Hindi and Telugu. When not working, I enjoy cooking and traveling.

My Credentials

Medical school	Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, Ap, India
Internship	Wayne State University Medical Center, Detroit, MI
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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