Cherished Memories with Friends

Over my 80-year lifespan I have treasured and enjoyed the company of my old friends while making new friends as time went by. Each group has a very unique place in my friendship, my reflections start with my dear friend Ragini.  We met at age 4 on our first day in kindergarten at Mt. Carmel […]

Doctors Can’t Cook

At an early age of 5, I already knew I wanted to become a doctor, due to my Bapaji’s mantra, influence, and teachings. When I was 13yrs old, Chaeji suggested I should learn how to cook.  My reply was short and simple, “You know I’m going to be a doctor and doctors don’t cook!”, as […]

The Blease Ventilator and The Iron Lung

Inventions and Innovations In my lifetime kept me learning every day from 1965 to 2021 and gave me unforgettable memories. Two of those were the The Blease Ventilator and The Iron Lung With the current Pandemic everyone is familiar with the Ventilators being used to help patients breathe. We have come a long way in […]

Honoring Dr. Anthony Capobianco and his wife Eileen

I had worked with Dr. Anthony Capobiano for over 25 years and stayed socially in touch till his passing away January 21, 2017. His eldest son asked If I would give a talk at a reception lunch. I felt privileged at the request and discussed with Raj about my speech. I was a little apprehensive […]

My Mentor Dr. Weiss and The Weiss Epidural Needle

Dr. Jess Weiss, The Chief of Anesthesia at the prestigious Boston Hospital, was an excellent mentor and a wonderful teacher. In July 1968, I was interviewed for a fellowship position in Obstetric Anesthesia by Dr. Jess Weiss, The Chief of Anesthesia at the prestigious Boston Hospital for Women, then known as the “Lying In” division. […]