An Alumnus of the prestigious Cancer Institute of Adyar, completing M.Ch – Surgical Oncology in 1995. He started the Department of Surgical Oncology at Ramaiah Medical College & Hospitals in 1996, leading to consistent and progressive growth since its inception. He has published more than 60 articles in various national and international journals. He has been the guiding light behind the establishment and advancement of the Surgical Oncology department. He has also served as Associate Editor of the Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology for the past 10 years.