Deepak Chopra (Hindi: दीपक चोपड़ा; ) is an endocrinologist, lecturer, celebrity and author of books on spirituality and mind-body medicine. Chopra began his career as a medical doctor and later worked in mind-body medicine and ayurveda.
Chopra was born in New Dehli, India. His father, Krishna Chopra, was a cardiologist who served as the dean of a local hospital and a lieutenant in the British army. Chopra's grandfather was an ayurvedic physician....
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Deepak Chopra (Hindi: दीपक चोपड़ा; ) is an endocrinologist, lecturer, celebrity and author of books on spirituality and mind-body medicine. Chopra began his career as a medical doctor and later worked in mind-body medicine and ayurveda.
Chopra was born in New Dehli, India. His father, Krishna Chopra, was a cardiologist who served as the dean of a local hospital and a lieutenant in the British army. Chopra's grandfather was an ayurvedic physician.
Chopra emigrated to the US in 1968 with his wife, Rita. In 1993 Chopra moved with his family to LaJolla, California. Currently Chopra and his wife live in San Diego with their two children Gautam and Mallika.
Chopra's younger brother, Sanjiv, is Professor of Medicine and Faculty Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Chopra completed his primary education at St. Columba's School in New Delhi and graduated from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Chopra began his clinical internship and...
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