Objective: To explore and propagate true systems of healing

Employment & Professional Activities

Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY : 2003 – present

Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Department of Medicine

Problem-based learning (PBL) instructor, Molecules, Genes and Cells module: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.

Faculty – Medicine, Patients & Society module on CAM. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.

Good Medicine Works.  New York, NY.     Physician in Solo Practice :  2001 – present

Private practice of holistic family medicine, specializing in the use of Ayurveda for complex diseases.

Fulbright Specialist, US Department of State : 2018 – 2023

Peer-reviewed appointment as consulting expert in Global Public Health, specializing in Integrative Medicine & Ayurveda

Indic Academy, Hyderadbad, India   https://ayuve.in                                                        2021 – present Fellowship Director for Ayurvedic Nutrition, international online learning academy on Indic Knowledge Systems leading 15 ayurvedic physicians to develop writing skills for ayurvedic nutrition for a mainstream audience

The DINacharya Institute, New York, NY.  Founder-Director : 2007 – present

Teaching Faculty. ANACT – Ayurvedic Nutrition & Culinary Training, New York, NY : 2018 – present

Core faculty member for certificate programs in Ayurvedic nutrition and chef school in Manhattan.

Teaching Faculty. IndicAcademy, Hyderabad, India.  https://indica.courses/about-us/                           2021 – present

Faculty, Course Director  – Conscious Diet: Plant-Based Ayurvedic Nutrition

Teaching Faculty.  embodiedphilosophy.org, mass online course programs. New York, NY : 2020 – present

Core faculty member for online certificate programs–Yoga Philosophy-Jan 2021, Wisdom of Ayurveda-Apr-Jun 2021

Teaching Faculty.  jivanawellness.com, mass online course programs. Hudson, NY :  2021 – present

Core faculty member for online certificate program – Ayurvedic Mastery Immersion- 2021-2022

Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow, Dhanvantari Ayurveda Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka : 2020 – 2021

6-month fellowship in advanced clinical practice, clinical research & ancient techniques for medicine preparation.

Sri Sunderlal Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP : 2013 – 2015

Coordinator, Ahara-Vihara outpatient clinic focusing on Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle.

Senior Fulbright Scholar, Council for International Exchange of Scholars, Institute of International Education

Faculty Teaching & Research Award.  Topic: Ayurveda/Ojas. Fulbright-Nehru US-India Educational Foundation :  2013-2014

Host institution: Faculty of Ayurveda, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System, New York, NY : 2001 – 2011

Attending Physician Dept of Family Medicine, 2001-10.Dept of Obstetrics & Gynec, 2003-7. Dept of Internal Med, 2003-08

Director, WyCAM, Wyckoff Center for Alternative Medicines : 2010 – 2011

Director of Research : 2010 – 2011

Director, Division of Complementary & Alternative Medicines : 2003 – 2008

Director of Research, Dept of Medicine; Education Coordinator, Dept of Obstetrics/Gynecology : 2003 – 2007

Director of Development, Research & Education, Dept of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine  : 2002 – 2003

Betel Nut Productions, New York, NY.  Founder, Producer : 2008 – present

Broadcast quality filmmaking company for productions focusing on ayurveda and world medical systems.

Teaching Faculty. The Graduate Institute, New Haven/ Milford, CT : 2005 – 2016

Core Faculty – accredited masters program in Integrative Health and Healing; Director, Ayurveda module

Teaching Faculty. Sai Ayurveda College of Miami, Miami, FL :  2008 – 2011

Core faculty member for certificate programs in accredited ayurvedic college and clinic in Miami

Teaching Faculty. New York Open Center, New York, NY : 2005 – 2007

Teacher for seasonal series on ayurveda, holistic self-care and related topics

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Practice. Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY : 2003 – 2010

Core faculty for family practice rotation for third-year medical students. Dept of Preventive Medicine

InnerDoorway LLC, New York, NY.       Founding Medical Director/ Chief Medical Officer : 2000 – 2001

Startup 1999, sold to Innovision Communications in 2004 for $12M. Served as founding medical director + chief medical officer for quality control of holistic website community and peer-reviewed medical publishing group.