Specialty Internal Medicine Facility Santa Clara Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine Address CA 710 Lawrence Expressway Department of Internal Medicine , Module 260 Santa Clara CA 95051 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: 408-554-9800 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

My Practice Philosophy

I believe that I am the patient's advocate and I will work with you to achieve good health and prevent disease.

About Me

I received my B.S. from the University of California at Los Angeles in Biology and Engineering. I went on to receive my medical degree from New York Medical College in 2002. I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara and joined the staff at Kaiser Permanente in 2005. I also received my PhD. in Public Health/Epidemiology from the University of California at San Diego. I am certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and The American Board of Obesity Medicine.

My Interests

My medical interests include obesity and weight loss, women's health, ethnic differences in disease prevalence and public health/epidemiology.

I can speak Konkani (an Indian language) and limited Spanish as well as English. My personal interests include travel, photography, running marathons, painting and jewelry design, music, and preparing ethnic cuisine.

I want to be certain that all of your concerns are addressed. If you forget to ask a question during your visit, you may leave me a message at the appointment and advice line for this department at (408) 554-9800, and either one of my staff or I will return your call. Please be sure to include your medical record number so that we can access your records.

My Credentials

Medical school	New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Residency	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Santa Clara, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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