Sanjiv Chopra
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Sanjiv Chopra (born 9 September 1949) is an Indian-born American physician, educator, and author. He is a professor of medicine and former faculty dean for Continuing Medical Education (CME) at Harvard Medical School.[1][2] He is director of clinical hepatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.[1] In addition to his numerous academic publications, Chopra is the author of Coffee! The Magical Elixir.[2]
Early life
Chopra's older brother, Deepak Chopra, is an author and alternative medicine advocate.
Education
Sanjiv Chopra graduated from St. Columba's School, Delhi in 1964. He did his premedical qualification at Hansraj College, Delhi University. He graduated from Medical School from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In 1972 he came to the United States for post-graduate training. After a year of Internship in Internal Medicine in New Jersey, he moved to Boston in 1973. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, from 1975 - 1977. He has been on the faculty of Harvard Medical School since 1979.
Medical and academic career
He is a professor of medicine and, previously, faculty dean for Continuing Education at Harvard Medical School.
Publications
Books
- 1990 Gastroenterology: Problems in Primary Care (Problems in Primary Care Series)
- 2001 The Liver Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
- 2010 Doctor Chopra Says: Medical Facts and Myths Everyone Should Know
- 2012 Live Better, Live Longer. The New Studies That Reveal What’s Really Good and Bad for Your Health (paperback version of above book)
- 2012 Leadership by Example: The Ten Key Principles of All Great Leaders
- 2013 Brotherhood: Dharma, Destiny, and the American Dream (co-authored with Deepak Chopra)
- 2016 The Big Five: Five Simple Things You Can Do to Live a Longer, Healthier Life
- 2017 Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose and Live a Happier and Healthier Life (co-authored with Gina Vild)
- 2021 Coffee The Magical Elixir: Facts That Will Astound and Perk You Up
- 2022 Ignite the Fire Within: Master Your Speaking and Writing (Co-Authored with Rick Najera)
- 2024 Letters to a Young Doctor (Co-Authored with Pankaj Vij)
Personal life
Chopra married Amita Rani Chopra at the age of 20. They were classmates at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). They moved to the United States in 1972. They have three children.
References
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- 1949 births
- Living people
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi alumni
- American medical academics
- American health professionals of Indian descent
- Harvard Medical School faculty
- Indian emigrants to the United States
- Indian expatriate academics in the United States
- Medical doctors from Maharashtra
- Scientists from Pune
- Delhi University alumni