EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Madras (Chennai) Medical College, University of Madras, India
1988

Pediatric Surgery Research Fellowship
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
1989-1991

General Surgery Residency
University of Southern California (LAC/USC) Medical Center
1991-1996

Abdominal Organ Transplantation Clinical Fellowship in Liver, Kidneys and Pancreas Transplant
University of Washington Medical Center

Bariatric Surgery Clinical Preceptorship
University of Tennessee

Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Clinical Mini Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

CERTIFICATIONS:

Board Certified in General Surgery
The American Board of Surgery

Board Certified in Obesity Medicine
The American Board of Obesity Medicine

Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery
The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

CA State Medical License (1992-2027)
WA State Medical License (1996-2026)
GA State Medical License (2001-2001)
PA State Medical License (2001-2002)
OK State Medical License (2010-2012)
AR State Medical License (2011-2014)
AZ State Medical License (2011-Present)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 
American College of Surgeons 
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons 
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract 
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery