Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is one of those few areas in medicine where time honored, bedside patient-physician interactions in clinical medicine interact seamlessly and successfully with modern technology (like endoscopy). This method improves the diagnosis and management of ailments affecting the gastrointestinal tract.
Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, colorectal cancer screening, endoscopic dilation and enteral stents, and the evaluation and treatment of liver diseases.
Where did you study?
Medical Training: India at Government Medical College and University of Kashmir, Internal Medicine Residency: University of Missouri School of Medicine, Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
What certifications do you hold?
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
The company of others, sports, movies, travel and just being at home with family.
Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?
Urdu and Kashmiri.
Please list your professional affiliations.
ASGE, AGA, TMA (Texas Medical Association) and DCMS (Dallas County Medical Society).