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Office
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508Phone+1 254-724-2111Fax+1 713-500-0706
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1997 - 1998
- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1993 - 1994
- UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg)Residency, Family Medicine, 1991 - 1993
- Sri Venkatesvara Medical College NTRClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
- AZ State Medical License 2019 - Present
- TX State Medical License 1995 - 2025
- FL State Medical License 2018 - 2021
- PA State Medical License 1993 - 2004
- NJ State Medical License 1996 - 2003
- American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
- American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
- Fellow (FAAFP) American Academy of Family Physicians, 2011
- Exemplary Teaching Award Texas Academy of Family Physicians, 2009
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 39 citationsPerception of Curability Among Advanced Cancer Patients: An International Collaborative StudySriram Yennurajalingam, Luis Fernando Rodrigues, Omar Shamieh, Colombe Tricou, Marilène Filbet
The Oncologist. 2018-04-01 - 20 citationsOsteoporosis in menShobha Rao, Nitin Budhwar, Ambreen Ashfaque
American Family Physician. 2010-09-01
Press Mentions
- The AMA Does Not Speak for UsDecember 9th, 2016
Committees
- Member, Parkinson's Disease Practice Guidelines Committee
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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