MS, FRCS is a post graduated in General Surgery and has specialization in Vascular Surgery and obtained a fellowship in the Royal college of surgeons.

He has over 25 years of experience and has been instrumental in planning the surgery departments at the Manipal Hospital, right since inception in 1991. He has several scientific publications and has been editor of various magazines, and is well renowned for his organizational skills – whether it’s a scientific program or cultural. Besides, he spends quality time imparting his skills to the post graduate students at Manipal Hospital.