Dr Raj Bhayani assumes the presidency of NJ STATE AAPI from year 2025
NJ STATE AAPI, with the FIPA Federation of Indian Physicians Associations, is planning a research symposium and educational lectures at the NJ State AAPI Annual Convention on November 15, 2025.
The New Jersey State AAPI Chapter was founded in November 2018 by a small group of visionary physicians Dr. Binod Sinha, Dr. Raj Bhayani, Dr. Kishore Ratkalkar and Dr. Hemant Patel, on the premise to bring together all the Indian physicians who share the same value and commitment to provide service to patients at the highest quality and mentor the younger generation of physicians to take the chapter forward.
The vision of the chapter is to unite all the other chapters in the state of New Jersey as we believe together we can make a stronger impact in advocating the rights of physicians, promoting patient care, healthcare for all, including the uninsured population, strengthening the bridges with other communities, organizations, and government bodies. As the chapter grows, we will work with insurance companies for better reimbursement for physicians.
President Dr. Raj Bhayani is a renowned medical professional and is the first ENT surgeon in India who completed training in Neurosurgery and has a fellowship in Facial Plastic & Microvascular Surgery. During the duration of his medical profession, more than 50 research papers have been published and presented by him, which has resulted in inclusion of his name in the Marquis Whos Who in America in Medicine and Healthcare acknowledging his achievements in the medical field. He received the USA Triologic Society award for his research paper. He holds various leadership positions in the healthcare field and leads hospitals in New York, heading the ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery divisions.
Past year's work:
Dr Sudha Nahar, as President for last year, worked extremely hard to make this chapter strong and on a solid foundation.
She brought discipline, enrolled many strong women leaders and raised record funds, and did numerous monthly educational and charitable activities.
Dr Rachana Kulkarni, who continues one more year as Chair of the Board of Trustees, has equally worked hard last year along with Dr Sudha Nahar as a great duo team. Dr Nidhi Goel, as treasurer, worked with both of them to streamline the organization and also to develop strong fundraising skills.
The new executive committee and board of Trustees team are working hard to beat the expectations of the new team.
The 7th annual convention will be held at Imperia, NJ, on November 15th
Dr Chetan Shah, Chair of the New Jersey Medical Board, is Convention Chair, and Dr Rachana Kulkarni is BOT Chair. Dr Subhasini Gowda and Dr Sumul Rawal are Co-Chairs of the convention.
Dr Atul Prakash is the chair of the Research Symposium and Educational lectures as part of the convention.
The team of NJ AAPI EC and BOT from July 2025-27
President Dr Raj Bhayani, Past President Dr Sudha Nahar, President-Elect Dr Jayesh Patel, Vice President Dr Sridevi Shah, Secretary Dr Nilesh Jariwala, Treasurer Dr Bhavi Patel.
Chair BOT Dr Rachna Kulkarni and BOT: Dr Binod Sinha, Dr Kishore Ratkalkar, Dr Hemanth Patel, Dr Kusum Punjabi, Dr Sunita Kanumury, Dr Narinder Dhillon, Dr Chetan Shah, Dr Atul Prakash, Dr Ranjita Sengupta, Dr Subhasini Gowda Member at large: Dr Nidhi Goel, Dr Bharati Dekha, Dr Sameera Maganti, Dr Payal Parikh, Dr Parag Patel, Dr Eshan Patel, Dr Prakash Paragi, Dr Sumul Rawal, Dr Suresh Balani, Dr Raj Patel.
The Robert Wood Johnson Hospital System and Hackensack Meridian Health Care leadership will participate in the event. Several eminent guests will be attending the event, including Council General Binoy Pradhan, Congressman Suhas Subramaniam. Dr Navin Mehta, a renowned ENT surgeon and community leader, will be honored with the Distinguished Physician Award for his exemplary and exceptional contribution to the medical fraternity.
For more info, to submit your research and Tickets, visit www.njstateaapi.org
