Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology? Passionate about helping people with severe gastrointestinal disorders and a great need for quality physicians in that field. Do you have a specialty of interest within GI? Liver diseases and advanced endoscopy. Where did you study? Medical school: Andhra Medical College, India, Hepatology Residency: University of Southern California, GI Fellowship: University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio. What certifications do you hold? Board Certified in Gastroenterology, Fellow of American College of Gastroenterology and Fellow of American College of Physician. What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time? Travel and gardening. Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share? Outstanding service awards from division of gastroenterology and nutrition, University of Texas Health Sciences Center. Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English? Telugu. Please list your professional affiliations. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Physicians, Bexar County Medical Society, Texas Medical Society, Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association.