“I have been fortunate to have been able to practice medicine and especially cardiothoracic surgery in many different environments around the world and have been enriched by that experience. Continuing innovation and development of new technology make Cardiothoracic surgery an extremely interesting field to be involved in. Daily challenges reinvigorate the mind to continually learn and improve.” Medical School Maulana Azad Medical College University of Delhi, India 1988 Residency in General Surgery Department of Surgery Beth Israel Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine New York 1990-1995 Chief Resident, General Surgery Department of Surgery Beth Israel Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine New York 1995-1996 Fellow, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Jackson Memorial Medical Center University of Miami School of Medicine Miami 1996-1998 Board Certifications American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery Medical Interests: Off-pump Coronary Artery Minimally invasive cardiac surgery Innovations in cardiovascular disease Thoracic Oncology Professional Affiliations Society of Thoracic Surgeons Southern Thoracic Surgical Association International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery American Medical Association Personal Interests Sports Health care innovation Health care economics