Originally from India, Jayaraj Salimath, DO, FACOS, FASMBS, started his medical career there through nursing, giving him a unique background as a physician.“My favorite part of practicing medicine is connecting with people in need and providing them comfort and alleviating their fears and anxieties,” he says. “I always educate my patients about their condition, because the lack of knowledge is what creates the fear. I want to make sure that before they leave my office, they are 100% sure of what is going on with them.”Dr.