Appointment Information
Mankato, MN
Hospital and Clinic
1025 Marsh St., Mankato, MN 56001Provider's Bio
I see myself as an advocate for my patients within the hospital system. My goal is to improve their hospital experience by prioritizing their comfort, safety, and wellbeing, making sure their needs are met promptly and their voices heard.
As a hospitalist, my practice philosophy is deeply rooted in the institution's core values of respect, integrity, compassion, healing, teamwork, innovation, excellence and stewardship. I firmly believe in putting my patients at the center of all decisions and fostering a collaborative environment where every individual feels heard and valued. Guided by a commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous learning, I strive to provide the highest quality of care possible.
My goal is to not only treat diseases but also promote overall health and wellness, treating each patient holistically and with the utmost compassion. My care approach is anchored in providing comprehensive, acute inpatient care. I am committed to guiding patients through their hospital stay, ensuring they understand their health status, treatment plan and what to expect during their time with us.
Patients can anticipate open, regular communication during their care, as I believe it is essential to dispel fears and provide clarity. I collaborate closely with other health care professionals to deliver seamless, interdisciplinary care, ensuring smooth transitions between departments or back to primary care providers.
Outside of the hospital, I'm working on obtaining my private pilot license – the sky is literally the limit for me!
I proudly represented Mayo Clinic in "Dancing with Mankato Stars 2023", where I combined my passion for health care and dance to entertain and inspire. This experience not only refined my dance steps but also underscored the importance of community engagement and maintaining a balanced life outside of medicine.
Training & Credentials
Education
- Osmania Medical College
Fellowship
- Royal College of Physicians
Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine
-
Designation of Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine
Memberships
- Society of Hospital Medicine
- American Academy of Family Practice
Academic Appointment
- Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Special Interests
- Advancing patient safety protocols
- Developing efficient health care delivery systems
- Improving patient care
- Managing complex acute diseases
- Medical technology application to streamline patient care and improve communications
- Quality improvement in hospital settings
Research & Publications
- Acquiring the diagnosis of an acquired tracheoesophageal fistula with EtCO2: A case discussion with review of the literature, March 2023.
- Dysfunction of the longitudinal muscles of the oesophagus in eosinophilic esophagitis, August 2009.
- Reversal of asynchrony between circular and longitudinal muscle contraction in nutcracker esophagus by atropine, September 2008.
- Cholinergic stimulation induces asynchrony between the circular and longitudinal muscle contraction during esophageal peristalsis, March 2008.
- Sensory and biomechanical properties of the esophagus in non-erosive reflux disease, April 2007.