Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology? I chose gastroenterology because the scope and canvas of this specialty is very broad and as a physician, it gives you a wide variety of ways to treat and help your patients. It is a very exciting field to be in to make a difference in your patients’ lives. Do you have a specialty of interest within GI? Given my extra year of training and board certification in transplant hepatology, I have a passion regarding diseases of the liver. I also have a special interest and focus in treatment of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Where did you study? Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India Residency in Internal Medicine: St. Louis University Fellowship in Gastroenterology: St. Louis University Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology: St. Louis University What certifications do you hold? Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy traveling with my family and taking our little daughter to the parks, museums, and zoo. I love to stay physically fit, exercise, and meditate. Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share? Graduated from medical school among the top 5 of my graduating class Passed Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology among top 1% of applicants Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English? Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu Please list your professional affiliations. American College of Gastroenterology American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy