Philosophy of Care

I strive to provide evidence-based high quality care to all my patients. I empower my patients with information needed to make meaningful and informed choices while I guide them every step of the way though their journey.

About

Academic Honors & Professional Achievements

Poster Presentations:

Presented poster titled ‘Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia presenting as bilateral central retinal vein occlusion’ in May 2015 on UFCOM Research Day.

Presented poster titled ‘Aseptic meningitis: A rare side effect of cetuximab therapy’ in May 2013 on UFCOM, Jacksonville Research Day.

Presented poster titled ‘Outcome data for patients with colorectal cancer treated with adjuvant chemotherapy at a single academic institution’ in May 2012 on UFCOM, Jacksonville Research Day.

Oral Presentation:

Oral presentation on Factor XIII deficiency in May 2005 in the 23rd Karnataka Association of Physicians of India Annual Conference (KAPICON 2005).

Research/Publications

Retrospective clinical study titled ‘Outcome data for patients with colorectal cancer treated with adjuvant chemotherapy at a single academic institution’

Case report titled ‘Aseptic meningitis: A rare side effect of cetuximab therapy’ published in the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice.

J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2013 Jun;19(2):178-80. doi: 10.1177/1078155212447973. Epub 2012 May 23.

‘Bone marrow aspirate showing Histoplasma capsulatum’ published in Blood on February 13, 2014.
Doi: 10.1182/blood-2013-10-531061.

Dissertation titled ‘Acute Myocardial Infarction in Young Adults’, a prospective clinical study, K.M.C, Manipal University, India.

Board Certification

• Board Certified in Medical Oncology
• Board Certified Internal Medicine
• ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) Certification

Affiliations

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• American Society of Hematology (ASH)
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• Indian Medical Association

Personal

My life revolves around my beautiful wife and daughter. I enjoy photography and traveling and hope to experience different customs and cultures around the world.