Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

It was an ultimate challenge to me as it was very difficult and competitive to get into medical school. I wanted to help others.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I am very active physically and mentally. I exercise every day to maintain appropriate, healthy body weight. I swim, I play tennis according to seasons. I play ping pong during cold months. I played golf in the past. I start and close my day with prayers. Spirituality is most important to me. I am married and I love having daily dates with my wife. I have three sons and grandchildren. I enjoy music. Writing poems is my passion and having my many poems posted on poemhunter.com.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I do all of the above and pray for the world. I spend a lot of time with my yard, taking care of fruit trees, vegetables and flower gardens.