Dr. Pillay has been practicing medicine for over 26 years, after finishing his MBBS from Madras University, India. Dr. Pillay went to medical school at Tanjavur Medical College in India where he earned his doctor of medicine degree. He remained in the same college to complete his internship, and anesthesiology residency immediately followed by a fellowship training in cardiac anesthesia. Dr. Pillay has been involved in multiple research studies and presentations at international Anesthesia Society meetings and continues to maintain an interest in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine research. He is a member to several societies, among them the Society of Cardio-Vascular Anesthesiologists (SCA), The Indian Society of Pediatric Cardiology and The Indian Society Anesthetist. Dr. Pillay has a good blend of academics, patient management, administrative duties, and research.