A graduate of a online Medical school?
He was very well respected in his country of origin.
From http://www.providence.org/doctors/urology/ca/pasadena/shahin-chandrasoma-1104148014:
Before enrolling in medical school, Dr. Chandrasoma earned degrees in creative writing and biology from the University of Southern California. He earned his medical degree and completed his urologic residency at this same facility. After completing residency, Dr. Chandrasoma received additional fellowship training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he studied minimally invasive urology, including robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and the endoscopic management of complex kidney stone disease.
Dr. Chandrasoma is a member of the American Urologic Association, as well as other professional organizations. Also, Dr. Chandrasoma has presented on Endourology and robotic surgery at various international conferences, and he has a number of peer-reviewed journal publications to his name.
Dr. Chandrasoma’s particular areas of interest include urologic cancers, erectile dysfunction, voiding dysfunction, benign prostatic enlargement, and kidney stones. When caring for patients, he focuses on empowering them in their own medical care by providing educational resources and keeping the lines of communication open at all times. He adapts treatment plans to the needs of the patient, and he always works to implement interventions with minimal invasiveness and maximal effectiveness.
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Education
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA
Residency
LAC-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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Associations & Certifications
Board Certifications
American Board of Urology, American Board of Urology
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Locations
Pasadena Urological Medical Group
112 North Madison Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-8102
Affiliated Locations
St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
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Personal Interests
In his spare time, Dr. Chandrasoma enjoys film, music, cooking, and screenwriting. He’s married and has two daughters. Patients who want to make an appointment with Dr. Chandrasoma should contact Urology Associates Medical Group.
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Interestingly, the first doctor mentioned but who apparently didn’t do the actual surgery studied medicine at a government medical school in India. He’s been a doctor for 57 years.
Of course, none of this really tells us anything. Someone made a huge error, and it might not have been either doctor.
Depends on the meaning of “graduate”...