He is originally from India and received his undergraduate and graduate training from locally well respected institutes in the State of Gujarat, India. He is very proud of getting very thorough and extensive training at his medical school in India, which helped him to create a more solid foundation for higher education in USA. His goal to specialize in Nephrology was not just an “out-of-the-blue” decision, but rather an aspiration he developed after diverse experiences, educational opportunities and a desire to stay true to his inherit nature.