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Laxmana Godishala, MD, FACP, FASH, FNLA June 28, 2014

Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

Laxmana M. Godishala, MD, FACP, FASH, FNLA Citizenship: United States of America

PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS

Vascular Health Center-Fairview Southdale Hospital

6405 France Avenue S., Suite W340

Edina, MN 55435

Telephone Number: Office: 952-929-6994 Cell: 612-578-2324

E-mail Address: [email protected]

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Education

Degree Institution Date Degree Granted

MB, BS Kakatiya Medical College 1982-1988

Warangal, India

BSc Osmania University, Nagarjuna College 1979-1982

Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India

Postdoctoral Training

Resident, Internal Medicine Program, Hennepin County 1992-1995

Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Resident, Transitional Program, Medical College of 1991-1992

Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (Frankford Hospital),

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Student, Stanley H. Kaplan Educational Center 1989-1991

Syracuse, New York

Intern, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital 1988-1989

Warangal, AP, India


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Certifications, Licenses

Clinical Hypertension Specialist, Board Certified by 2007-2017

The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) Specialist

Program

Certification in Travel Health (CTH), By The International 2007-2017

Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM)

Diplomate, American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) 2005-2015

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) 1996 – 2016

Controlled Substance Registration (DEA) Certificate 1995 – Present

Minnesota State Medical License 1994 – Present

South Dakota State Medical License 2013– Present

FLEX Certification (Medical Licensing Exam) 1992 – Lifetime

Basic Life Support (BLS) 1992 – Present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 1992 – 2004

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical 1991 – Lifetime

Graduates (ECFMG)

Hyderabad State Medical License, India 1988 – Lifetime

EPIC, Certified and using Electronic Health Records in 2007-Present

both Outpatient and Inpatient service since 2007

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor - Clinical Scholar Track, University 1999 – 2013

of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Faculty, Department of Medicine, Hennepin County 1995 – 2013

Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Instructor, University of Minnesota Medical School 1995 – 1999

Minneapolis, Minnesota


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Clinical/Hospital Appointments

Physician, Preventive Vascular services 2013- Present

Vascular Health Center, Fairview Southdale Hospital

Edina, Minnesota

Faculty and Attending Physician 1995 – 2013

Department of Medicine

Hennepin County Medical Center


Medical Director, International Travel Clinic 2007-2013

Parkside (previous HFA)



HONORS AND AWARDS

External Sources

Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors Inc 2014

Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors Inc 2013

Top Doctors, Minneapolis-St.Paul Magazine 2012

Super Doctors by Superdoctorsamerica.com 2012

Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors Inc 2011 – 2012

America’s Top Physicians 2006-2014

Consumer Research Council of America

Physician, Best clinic in Health Partners Network 2008-2009

Rated #1in Minnesota

Hennepin Faculty Associates, Primary Care Clinic



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Physician, “America’s Best Hospitals,” 1996-2013



Named 16 years in a Row since 1996

Physician, Best Clinic in MHP Network 2002-2003

Hennepin Faculty Primary Care Clinic


Physician, Hennepin Faculty Primary Care Clinic 1996-1999

Rated #1 in Patient Satisfaction

State of Minnesota Buyer’s Health Care Action Group (BHCAG)


Winner, Resident Medical Jeopardy 1994

American College of Physicians (ACP) Meeting


Winner, Poster Presentation 1994

American College of Physicians (ACP) Regional Meeting

Minnesota Chapter, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Winner, Regional Pediatric Jeopardy 1987

Kakatiya Medical College

Warangal, India

First Class in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, 1983-1984

and Forensic Medicine, Kakatiya Medical College

Warangal, India

EBC Scholarship, Kakatiya Medical College 1983-1988

Warangal, India

Honored for Distinction in Biology and Chemistry 1982


Winner, Science Debate and Essay Writing Competition 1982

Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Best Outgoing Student, Nagarjuna Government College, 1982


Winner, Science Fair Project in Nalgonda District 1981

Andhra Pradesh, India


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Honored 1st place academically in First, Second, and Third 1980 – 1982

year of BSc, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India

Fellowships in Professional Societies

Fellow, National Lipid Association (FNLA) 2012-Present

Fellow, American Society of Hypertension (FASH) 2011-Present

Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP) 2002-Present

Memberships in Professional Societies

Member, American Society of Preventive Cardiology 2012- Present

Member, Society for Vascular Medicine 2013-Present

Member, American Society of Hypertension (ASH) 2006 – Present

Member, National Lipid Association 2004– Present

Member, Midwest Lipid Association 2004-Present

Member, Vascular Biology Working Group (VBWG) 2002-Present

Member, International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) 2001 – Present

Member, American Association of Physicians of Indian 2000-Present

Origin

Member, American College of Physicians 1992-Present

Teaching and Mentoring Activities

Mentor and Preceptor, Resident Ambulatory Continuity 2010 – 2012

Clinic, Hennepin Faculty Associates


Preceptor, Internal Medicine Interns and Residents 2006 – 2013

International Travel Medicine Clinic Rotation

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota


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Preceptor, Medical Students from University of Minnesota 2009- 2013

Medical school International Travel Medicine Clinic Rotation,

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN

Instructor, JNC Guidelines: Management of Hypertension 2004 – 2013

Internal Medicine Residents, Hennepin County Medical

Center, Minneapolis, MN

Instructor, International Travel Advice, Internal Medicine 2001 – 2013

Residents, Hennepin County Medical Center


Attending, General Medicine Consultation Service, 1998 – 2000

Hennepin county Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Instructor, Lipid Disorder, Internal Medicine Residents on 2006 – 2013

Inpatient Rotations, Hennepin County Medical Center,


Attending and Educator, General Medicine Inpatient 1995 – 2013

Service, Hennepin County Medical Center,

(Approx: 8 weeks per year) Minneapolis, Minnesota

Attending and Educator, Cardiology Inpatient Service, 1995 – 2013

(Approx: 4-6 weeks per year), Hennepin County Medical Center,


Instructor, Clinical Exam Skills, Second Year Medical 1995– 1997

Students, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Attending Physician, 3rd and 4th Year University of 1995 – 2013

Minnesota Medical Students, Inpatient Rotations,


RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

Poster Presentations

1. Davies AW, Arneson S, T’Kats A, Godishala L, McCulloch M. “Interventions to improve D5

scores provides significant unmeasured benefits for ongoing smokers.” American College of

Physicians, Minnesota Chapter Meeting, November 2012 Poster Session.

2. Rutzick A, Godishala L. A rare case of acute pericarditis secondary to seronegative Graves

disease. American College of Physicians, Minnesota Chapter Meeting. November 2005.


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3. Godishala L, Goldsmith S, Knoedler J. Radiographic pulmonary edema vs. pulmonary artery

pressure after cardiopulmonary bypass. American College of Physicians National Meeting.

Atlanta, Georgia. March 2005.

4. Mannam A, Godishala L. A rare case of pacemaker lead thrombi induced TIA in a patient with

foramen ovale. American College of Physicians, Minnesota Chapter Meeting. Minneapolis,

Minnesota. November 2004.

5. Mannam A, Godishala L. A rare case of pacemaker lead thrombi induced TIA in a patient with

foramen ovale. Atlanta Meeting. AMA. April 2004.

6. Godishala L, Goldsmith S, Knoedler J. Radiographic pulmonary edema vs. pulmonary artery

pressure after cardiopulmonary bypass. American College of Physicians Regional Meeting.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. November 1994.

Publications

1. Nash DT, Bolick J, Godishala L et.al. Using text messages to improve adherence. Lipid Spin

Vol.10, Issue 2, Spring 2012:12-13 (official publication of National Lipid Association).

2. Godishala L, Diabetes Optimal Care and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction ( DOC-CARE) using

Electronic Health records (EHR), Lipid Spin Vol 11 , Issue 1,Winter 2013: 8-11 (official

publication of National Lipid Association).

3. Dixon D, Etherton PK, Godishala L et.al. Patient Adherence Toolkit : A guide to medication

and Lifestyle Adherence. Lipid spin Supplement, Fall 2013 (official publication of National

Lipid Association)

4. Godishala L, Duprez D, Metabolic Syndrome Guidelines for Populations Around the World.

How Do Screening Tools Differ? Lipid Spin Vol 12, Issue 2, Spring 2014: 12-14 (official

publication of National Lipid Association).

International and Regional Presentations

1. Global Health Care Summit, Cardiovascular Prevention Panel Member and International

Delegate, Jan 1-3rd International Convention Center, Cochin, India 2013.

2. Indo-US Health Care Summit, Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Panel Member and

International Delegate, Jan 2-4th AAPI 5th Indo-US Healthcare Summit, Hyderabad, India 2012.

3. “Management of Diabetic Proteinuria” Presentation to residents during general medicine ward

rotation. Hennepin County Medical Center February 9, 2013.

4. “International travel advice on vaccinations” Presentation to residents during ambulatory clinic

rotation, International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC, January 29, 2012.


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5. “International travel advice on vaccinations.” Presentation to Residents during Ambulatory

Clinic Rotation, International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC. January 22, 2012.

6. “International travel advice.” Presentation to residents during ambulatory clinic rotation,

International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC. January 18, 2013.

7. “Diabetes optimal care and cardiovascular risk reduction.” Round table discussion with

residents, general medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

December 22, 2012.

8. “Efficacy and safety of various statins.” Round table discussion with residents, general

medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. December 21,

2012.

9. Management of hypertension in diabetic patients. General medicine ward rotation, Hennepin

County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. December 20, 2012.

10. “Travel medicine. What you and your patients need to know.” Presentation to residents and

medical student during general medicine ward rotation at HCMC. November 11, 2012.

11. JNC. Seven guidelines and recent clinical trials update in treating hypertension. Resident

presentation on general medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis,

Minnesota. November 9, 2012.

12. “International travel advice on vaccinations.” Presentation to residents and medical students at

HCMC, general medicine ward rotation. November 7, 2012.

13. “International travel advice on vaccinations.” Presentation to medical students during

ambulatory clinic rotation, International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC, October 30, 2012.

14. “Fever in a returned traveler.” Presentation to medical students during ambulatory clinic

rotation. International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC. October 23, 2012.

15. “Travel medicine, what you and your patients need to know.” Presentation to medical students

during ambulatory clinic rotation, International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC. October 16,

2012.

16. “International travel advice.” Presentation to medical students during ambulatory clinic

rotation. International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC. October 12, 2012.

17. Proteinuria management in diabetic patients. General medicine ward rotation, Hennepin

County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. July 27, 2012.

18. Treating lipid disorders in statin intolerant patients. Resident presentation on general medicine

wards. Hennepin County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. July 25, 2012.


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19. “Secondary prevention guidelines.” Presentation to residents and medical students, Cardiology

ward rotation. HCMC. June 29 , 2012.

20. “Management of hypertensive urgencies and emergencies.” Presentation to residents and

medical students, cardiology ward rotation, HCMC. June 19, 2012.

21. “Travel medicine, what you and your patients need to know.” Presentation to allied health

professionals, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 6, 2012.

22. “Efficacy and safety of various statins.” Round table discussion with residents and medical

students, cardiology ward rotation. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

May 19, 2012.

23. “JNC Guidelines. Evaluation and management of hypertension.” Presentation to residents and

medical students. Cardiology ward rotation, HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. May 15, 2012.

24. “Statins and diabetes risk.” Resident journal club presentation. Round table discussion.

HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. May 9, 2012.

25. “Management of hypertensive urgencies and emergencies.” Presentation to residents and

medical students, cardiology ward rotation. HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. April 30, 2012.

26. “Aim-high and its impact on lipid management.” Resident journal club presentation, roundtable

discussion. HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. March 14, 2012.

27. “Rabies pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis.” Presentation to residents and medical students on

general medicine ward rotation. HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. March 8, 2012.

28. “International travel advice on vaccinations.” Presentation to residents and medical students on

general medicine ward rotation. HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. March 7, 2012.

29. “JNC guidelines, evaluation and management of hypertension.” Presentation to residents and

medical students on general medicine ward rotation. HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. March 5, 2012.

30. “Fever in a returned traveler.” Presentation to residents during travel clinic rotation,

International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. March 2, 2012.

31. “Travel medicine, what you and your patients need to know.” Presentation to residents during

travel clinic rotation, International Travel Clinic at Parkside, HCMC, Minneapolis, MN.

February 28, 2012.

32. “Travel medicine, what you and your patients need to know.” Presentation to community

primary care physicians at SV Temple, Edina, Minnesota. February 24, 2012.


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33. “Travel medicine, what you and your patients need to know.” Presentation to the University of

Minnesota medical students during travel clinic rotation at the International Travel Clinic,

Parkside, HCMC, Minneapolis, MN. February 24, 2012.

34. ‘Fever in a returned traveler.” Presentation to the University of Minnesota medical students

during their travel clinic rotation, International Travel Clinic, Parkside, HCMC, Minneapolis,

MN. February 17, 2012.

35. “How to manage statin intolerant patients.” Roundtable discussion with residents, general

medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. December 2011.

36. JNC. “Seven guidelines and recent clinical trials update in treating hypertension.” Resident


Minnesota. December 2011.

37. The role of omega-3-acid ethyl esters in the treatment of adult patients with very high

triglycerides. Glencoe Regional Health Center, Glencoe, Minnesota. December 2011.

38. “Aim-High.” Where do we go from here? Roundtable discussion with residents, general

medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. December 2011.

39. “Efficacy and safety of various statins.” Roundtable discussion with residents, general

medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. December 2011.

40. Hypertension management, JNC Guidelines: Roundtable discussion with allied health

professionals. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. November 2011.

41. “Chest pain. Is there more than another stress test?” Speaker/panel member of best of

Hennepin: Patient centered medical conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 2011.

42. Lipid disorders in primary care. ATP Guidelines: Roundtable discussion with allied health

professionals. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 2011.

43. JNC. Seven guidelines and recent clinical trials update in managing hypertension in an

ambulatory clinical setting. Hennepin Faculty Associates, internal medicine resident clinic.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 2011.

44. Management of myalgias and myopathy in patients taking statins. Roundtable discussion with

residents on general medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis,

Minnesota. August 2011.

45. International travel advice: What you and your patients need to know. Resident presentation,

general medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. May

2011.


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46. JNC. Seven guidelines and recent clinical trials update in treating hypertension. Resident


Minnesota. April 2011.

47. Options for treating lipid disorders in statin intolerant patients. Resident presentation on general

medicine wards. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 2011.

48. Lipids and liver issues. Resident presentation on general medicine wards. Hennepin County

Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. February 2011.

49. “Accord Trial.” Tight control of blood pressure. General medicine ward rotation. Hennepin

County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. November 2010.

50. Combination therapy in the management of hypertension. What to choose? Implications of

recent clinical trials. General medicine ward rotation. Hennepin County Medical Center,

Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 2010.

51. “On target.” ACE and ARB combination. General medicine ward rotation. Hennepin County

Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 2010.

52. JNC. Seven guidelines and what is new after recent clinical trials? General medicine ward

rotation. Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 2010.

53. Secondary hypertension workup. General medicine ward rotation. Hennepin County Medical

Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 2010.

54. Options for statin intolerant patients. Roundtable discussion. Hennepin Faculty Associates,

Internal Medicine Clinic. Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 2010.

55. Type 2 diabetes and primary hyperlipidemia in the modern era: Crossroads of two

cardiovascular risk factors. Hennepin Faculty Associates, Internal Medicine Clinic.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. May 2010.

56. The role of beta-blockers in the pre-op management. Hennepin Faculty Associates, Internal

Medicine Clinic. Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 2010.

57. Management of dyslipidemia, case discussion and practical approach. Hennepin Faculty

Associates, Internal Medicine Clinic. Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 2010.


triglycerides. Life Medical Clinic, Minneapolis, Minnesota. February 2010.

59. A novel beta-blocker. Management of hypertension. Open Cities North Clinic, Saint Paul,

Minnesota. October 2009.


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60. Protecting adults against vaccine preventable hepatitis. Mystic Lake Clinic, Prior Lake,

Minnesota. July 2009.

61. White coat hypertension. When to order ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. General

medicine ward rotation, Hennepin Country Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. May

2009.


triglycerides. Allina Medical Clinic, Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 2009.

63. Beyond LDL-C: Optimizing patient care with statin therapy. Geritom. Bloomington,

Minnesota. February 2009.

64. Travel medicine: what you and your physician need to know. MOT program, University of

Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. February 2009.

65. CCB-ARB Combination therapy in the management of hypertension. Aurora Duluth Clinic,

Aurora, Minnesota. November 2008.

66. Type 2 diabetes and primary hyperlipidemia in the modern era: crossroads of two

cardiovascular risk factors. Saint Lukes Endocrinology, Duluth, Minnesota. November 2008.

67. Type 2 diabetes and primary hyperlipidemia in the modern era: crossroads of two

cardiovascular risk factors. Minnesota Heart Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota. August

2008.

68. Slowing the progression of atherosclerosis with statins. Buffalo Clinic PA, Buffalo, Minnesota.

August 2008.

69. CCB-ARB combination therapy. Management of hypertension. Bloomington Lake Clinic.

Bloomington, Minnesota. June 2008.


triglycerides. Stillwater Medical Clinic, Stillwater, Minnesota. June 2008.

71. White coat hypertension. When to order ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiology

ward rotation, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 2008.

72. The role of atherosclerosis imaging in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Hennepin Faculty

Associates, Minneapolis, Minnesota. May 2008.

73. The role of RAAS blockers in the treatment of diabetic proteinuria. North Memorial Clinic,

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. May 2008.

74. A novel beta-blocker. Management of hypertension. Gateway Family Health Clinic. Moose

Lake, Minnesota. May 2008.


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triglycerides. Hudson Medical Clinic. Hudson, Wisconsin. May 2008.

76. A novel beta-blocker. Management of hypertension. Hibbing Medical Center. Hibbing,

Minnesota. May 2008.

77. CCB-ARB Combination therapy in the management of hypertension. Central Avenue Clinic.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 2008.

78. CCB-ARB Combination therapy in the management of hypertension. Hennepin Faculty

Associates Internal Medicine Clinic. Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 2008.


triglycerides. University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 2008.

80. Travel medicine: what you and your physician need to know. MOT program, University of

Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. February 2008.

81. Putting prevention into practice. Lipids and hypertension. Hennepin Health series half-day of

health. Hennepin County Medical Center/Hennepin Faculty Associates. Minneapolis,


82. Management of hypertension in diabetic patients. General medicine ward rotation, Hennepin

County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 2007.

83. Effectiveness of statin therapy in treating hypercholesterolemia in patients with metabolic

syndrome. Queen of Peace Hospital. New Prague, Minnesota. June 2007.

84. Dyslipidemia management in statin intolerant patients. Rawlins Family Medical PC. Rawlins,

Wyoming. May 2007.

85. JNC Seven guidelines and role of ARB’s in the management of diabetic proteinuria. Indian

Health Board Clinic. Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 2007.

86. JNC Seven guidelines and role of ARB’s in the management of hypertension. Auburn Internal

Medicine Clinic. Auburn, New York. February 2007.

87. Travel medicine what you and your patients need to know. Core Curriculum Lecture, Hennepin

County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. December 2006.

88. Hyperlipidemia. Primary care perspective. Core curriculum lecture. Hennepin County

Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. November 2006.

89. International travel advice. Grand Rounds presentation. Hennepin County Medical Center,

Family Practice Department. Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 2006.


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90. Lipid disorders in primary care. Hennepin Care South. Minneapolis, Minnesota. September

2006.

91. Lipid disorders in primary care. Grand Rounds presentation. Hennepin County Medical

Center, Family Practice Department. Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 2006.

92. Hyperlipidemia. Primary care perspective. Hennepin Care North. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

August 2006.

93. JNC Seven guidelines and role of ARB’s in the management of diabetic proteinuria. Native

American Community Center Clinic. Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 2006.

94. Proteinuria. Management options beyond ACE inhibitors. General medicine ward rotation.

Hennepin County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 2006.

95. Hyperlipidemia. Primary care perspective. Core curriculum lecture. Hennepin County Medical

Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 2005.

96. Beta-blockers and its role in management of heart failure. Cardiology ward rotation. Hennepin

County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 2005.

97. Travel medicine what you and your patients need to know. Core curriculum lecture. Hennepin

County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 2005.

98. Secondary hypertension. Work-up cardiology ward rotation. Hennepin County Medical Center.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. November 2004.

99. Measurement of blood pressure. General medicine ward rotation. Hennepin County Medical

Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. November 2004.

100. Management of hypertensive urgencies and emergencies. Cardiology ward rotation.

Hennepin County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 2004.

101. The state of dyslipidemia and statin therapy. Mercy Hospital. Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

September 2004.

102. Hyperlipidemia. Primary care perspective. Hennepin County Medical Center. Minneapolis,

Minnesota. August 2004.



104. Hypertension in primary care. New Ulm Medical Center. New Ulm, Minnesota.

September 2003.


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105. Lipid disorders in primary care. Grand rounds presentation. Hennepin County Medical Center.

Family Practice Department. Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 2003.

106. Management of hypertensive urgencies and emergencies. Cardiology ward rotation.

Hennepin County Medical Center. Minneapolis, Minnesota. May 2003.

107. Recent advances of ARB’s in diabetic nephropathy. Grand Itasca Medical Center. Grand

Rapids, Minnesota. April 2003.


Minnesota. October 2002.

109. Wegner’s granulomatosis. Grand rounds case presentation. Hennepin County Medical Center.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 1995.

110. Snakebite poisoning. Grand rounds case presentation. Hennepin County Medical Center.

Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 1994.

Media Presentations and Articles

1. Heart healthy. Invited Guest, WCCO Radio Show, Healthy Matters. September 2010.

2. Putting prevention into practice. Hennepin Health Series (Lipids and Hypertension).

November 2007.

3. Hypertension and lipid disorders. Minneapolis/Saint Paul Magazine. February 2002.

4. Weight gain. Minneapolis Star Tribune daily newspaper ‘FIXIT’ column. March 1997.

5. Cluster headache. Minneapolis Star Tribune daily newspaper ‘FIXIT’ column. October 1996.

COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

National Committees

Board of Director, Midwest Lipid Association 2012-2015

Treasurer, Midwest Lipid Association 2014

National Lipid Association, Patient Adherence sub committee 2011-present

Member, AAPI Lipid Network ADHOC Committee 2013-2014

(American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin)


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National Lipid Association, CME committee Member 2013-2014

Nominating Committee, Midwest Lipid Association 2013

State Committees

Judge, American College of Physicians Poster Competition, 2003-2012

ACP Minnesota Chapter Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Member, Scientific Program Committee, 2003 – 2008

American College of Physicians


Executive Council Member 2001-2009

American College of Physicians


Chair, Scientific Program, ACP/ASIM 2001 & 2002


Department and Hospital Committees

Member, Credentialing Committee 2007-2013


Alumni Planning Committee member 2012-2013


Department of Medicine’s 2nd Reunion


Kidney Donor Advocate 2007-2013


Kidney Transplant Program, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Member, Documentation Committee 2006-2007

Hennepin Faculty Associates, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Member, Clinic Strategy and Operations Work Group 2005-2006


Alumni Planning Committee Member 2003


Department of Medicine’s 1st Reunion


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Member, Patient Education Committee 2001-2004

Hennepin Faculty Associates, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Member, Sentinel Committee 2000-2001

Hennepin Faculty Associates Clinics


Member, Documentation Committee 1996-1998

Hennepin Faculty Associates


Representative, Resident Committee 1994



Community Volunteer Service

Volunteer Physician 1995-Present

Asian Indian Health Education

(Diabetes, Preventive Heart Diseases,

Lipid Disorders and Hypertension)


Volunteer Physician 2012

Flu shot Drive at Stephens Homeless Shelter


Volunteer Physician 2011

Flu shot Drive at Stephens Homeless Shelter

Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Volunteer Physician 2011 and 2012

Free Medical Check-Up Clinic and

Community Health Education

Nalgonda District, India






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Volunteer Physician 1988-1989

Satya Sai Medical Camps

Warangal, India

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