Has joined as an Assistant professor in the Department of Medical Gastroenterology on 1st November 2001 in KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC. I pursued my MBBS & MD Medicine in JNMC Belgaum and DM Gastroenterology in JSMC Mumbai on 2001. Presently working as Professor & Head, Department of Medical Gastroenterology at J.N. Medical College and chief consultant Gastroenterologist at K.L.E.S Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC Belgaum.

Academic Qualification:

• Passed SSLC Board Examination in April 1983 with distinction.
• Higher secondary Education: Passed in 1985 with first class.
• M.B.B.S: from June 1985 to December 1989
  Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka.
  Medical Internship: From Jan.1990 to December 1990 on rotation in all departments.
• M.D. (Gen. Medicine): from July 1992 to august 1995.
  J.N.M.C. Belgaum, Karnataka.
  During this period presented a Dissertation titled “Thrombolytic Therapy in acute Myocardial Infarction.”
• D.M. (Gastroenterology): Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
  Affiliated to Mumbai University from July 1998 to July 2001.submitted a dissertation on “Natural history of Alcoholic Chronic Pancreatitis.” During this period.
• D.N.B (Gastroenterology): Passed the prestigious Diplomate of National Board Examination
  In Gastroenterology held in Hyderabad, at National level in November 2000 at first attempt.
• M.N.A.M.S: I have been awarded the membership of National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2002.