About the Author

Hailing from a beautiful coastal city of Mangalore and belonging to a family with 5 generations of doctors, he had an exceptionally good academic career graduating to become an Internist winning many honours, recognitions, and gold medals.

He joined as a teacher at his alma mater and enjoyed it immensely declaring it to be his first love. He preferred a teaching career over a corporate one, multitasking as a passionate medical teacher, compassionate physician, and later as an administrating head of the department of Medicine at the Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, a prestigious medical college in India, interacting extensively with students (both national and international) and their parents.

His teaching career involved free care of underprivileged patients whom he considers his main source of education. He was lucky to be mentored by some of the best known medical teachers of his era. An excellent communicator, he authored 4 books on Medicine. He also gained international recognition as an editorial advisor to 3 well-known medical textbooks on clinical medicine.

He was the recipient of the 'Good teacher award' in his university. He also authored 2 non-medical books, the first one as a pre-teenager! His interaction with other faculty at various Medical education programmes and with elite teaching groups on the internet enriched his skills.

An association with the Sri Ramakrishna Movement gave him access to selfless achievers. His blogs and contributions to local magazines reflect his observations based on art, craft, and practice of social and professional aspects of Medicine, naturally called "The facts of life".

He is ably and efficiently supported by his wife. His 2 daughters, both doctors, are his chief critics!