I was born in Bangkok, Thailand. After completing my medical training at Siriraj Hospital there, I did a residency in internal medicine at the Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, named for the current king of Thailand. I then became fascinated with the study of the human heart and decided to do a two-year cardiology fellowship at the Central Chest Hospital. Following the residency I worked at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital in Bangkok. In an effort to promote overall public health, I also worked with the underprivileged in rural areas where modern health care was in its infancy. Aspiring to be the best doctor I could be, I came to the U.S. for further study, where there are excellent health care systems, advanced technology, and strong academic programs. I was fortunate to become a research fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, where I participated in research on noninvasive cardiology and measurements of cardiac efficiency. I also became an assistant professor and did editorial review of papers submitted to cardiology journals. I then decided to return to clinical work, and I completed a residency program at the University of Hawaii. My family, including my wife and three children, has always been supportive of me and has inspired me to be what I am today.