I was a timid, but curious child who wanted everything I did to be perfect. I aspired to become an engineer like my father and attended school 1,400 miles away and was homesick. To be closer to home, I applied and was accepted to a medical school in my hometown. I took the opportunity seriously and wanted to be a role model to others in my family.
Why I Treat Children
Growing up in India, I was moved by the severity of malnutrition and poverty of children in India. I thought by being a pediatrician, I could serve as an advocate for these children and help change the cycle by giving families resources and avenues to help them raise healthier children.
What I'm Passionate About
As a clinician, I feel completely obligated to give my patients the best treatment possible, to use strong clinical judgment. This is what moves me. At times, it’s difficult. Even though we’ve made great progress and we help many kids, there are some we can’t help. I see a challenge every time there’s a failure, and that inspires me, too.
Make A Difference
I was brought up to believe in giving back to the community. It’s what keeps me going and how I practice medicine.
What I Do For Fun
I’m married and have two children. I very much enjoy spending time with my family. Also, I’m an avid cyclist and runner. I wish I could run more marathons.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Clinical Pharmacology
- University of Chicago Hospitals,
2003
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- University of Chicago Hospitals,
2002
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- University of Chicago Hospitals,
1996
Internship
Rotating - Kilpauk Medical College, Madras, India, 1989
Residency
Pediatrics
- University of Chicago Hospitals,
1995
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Apollo Hospitals - India,
1993
Medical/Dental School
MD
- Madras Medical College,
1989
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology
Awards & Recognition
2014
Best Doctors in America
2013
Best Doctors in America
2012
America's Top Oncologists
2011
Best Doctors in America
2010
Best Doctors in America
2009
Best Doctors in America
Insurance Accepted
Accountable Health Plans PPO
Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
AvMed
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
Cigna & Great West HMO/POS Open Access
Cigna & Great West PPO/EPO
Community Care Plan Medicaid
Corporate Medical Network Global International PPO FL
Employers Health Network PPO
Evolutions Healthcare
First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
Florida Medicaid
Florida Medicare
HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
Health First Health Plans
Humana HMO/POS
Humana PPO/EPO
Molina Healthcare Medicaid
Multiplan PPO
Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL
Prime Health Services PPO Specialty Florida
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
Star Healthcare Network
Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21
Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
Three Rivers Provider Network
Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
United Healthcare Commercial Products
United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO
Anemia
Blood Disorders
Bone Tumors
Brain Tumors
Cancer Care
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Leukemia
Liver Tumors
Lymphoma
Neuroblastoma
Neutropenia
Platelet Abnormalities
Retinoblastoma
Solid Tumors
Thrombocytopenia
Medical Interests
Cancer clinical trials
Clinical drug development
English
Tamil
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