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Dr. Raj Bhayani Honored by NYC

Mayor Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion

During AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

OUR BUREAU event in India-U.S. relations. A pas-
sionate advocate of Indian devel-
New York, NY
opment initiatives, he continues to
n a grand celebration of Asian promote awareness and support for
American and Pacific Islander these programs among the Indian di-
I(AAPI) Heritage Month, New aspora in the United States.
York City Mayor Eric Adams honored His leadership in the American
renowned ENT surgeon and philan- Association of Physicians of Indi-
thropist Dr. Raj Bhayani at a special an Origin (AAPI) has been equally
reception held at Gracie Mansion. influential, where he has served as
The event, dedicated to recogniz- President of the New York chapter,
ing the remarkable contributions of Treasurer, Board Trustee, and Con-
AAPI individuals to the city’s cultural vention Chair of the 2017 National
and civic life, saw Dr. Bhayani receive Convention. Dr. Bhayani’s efforts
a formal mayoral citation for his life- have earned him numerous acco-
long dedication to medicine, commu- lades including the Mahatma Gand-
nity activism, and global philanthropy. hi Pravasi Samman at the House of
Trailblazing Surgeon and Philan- Lords in London, Bharat Gaurav
thropist Recognized for His Excep- Puraskar, Hind Ratan Award, Del-
tional Contributions to Medicine, hi Ratan, and the Asian American
Community Service, and India-U.S. Heritage Honoree of the Year 2016.
Relations He has also been recognized by the
Mayor Adams, in his official United States Congress with a Con-
remarks, commended Dr. Bhayani gressional Achievement Award and
as “an authentic force for good and named as one of the most influential
a pillar of the Asian American com- Indian American leaders.
munity,” highlighting his pioneering Dedicated to preserving and pro-
role as the first ENT surgeon in In- moting Indian culture and Hindu phi-
dia to complete neurosurgical train- losophy among younger generations,
ing, and his fellowship in facial plas- Dr. Bhayani is also active with the
tic and microvascular surgery. His World Hindu Day, Global Dharma
achievements, the Mayor noted, sym- Conference, and the Vishwa Dharma
bolize the spirit of dedication, excel- Chetana Manch, helping youth con-
lence, and inclusion that defines New nect with their spiritual heritage.
York’s AAPI community. cial plastic surgery departments. tion, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Mayor Adams closed the evening
Dr. Bhayani has published and Beyond his distinguished med- India. His role as the chief organizer by thanking Dr. Bhayani for his “un-
presented over 50 medical research ical career, Dr. Bhayani has been for the Football for Nation campaign paralleled selflessness and ambition,”
papers and was recognized in the deeply committed to humanitarian in Delhi brought together parliamen- and expressed confidence in his con-
prestigious Marquis Who’s Who and philanthropic causes. He has tarians and celebrities to raise funds tinued service to both the U.S. and In-
in America for his contributions to served on the boards of over 20 char- for sanitation efforts. dia. The evening at Gracie Mansion
healthcare. He received the Triologic itable organizations, including Save Dr. Bhayani was instrumental in was not just a tribute to one man’s
Society Award in the U.S. for his re- Life Foundation and Hindu Center organizing Prime Minister Narendra accomplishments, but a celebration
search and currently holds key lead- New York, where he has played a piv- Modi’s historic address to the Indian of the vital role that Asian Amer-
ership positions in several top New otal role in initiatives like the Good American community at Madison icans and Pacific Islanders play in
York hospitals, heading ENT and fa- Samaritan Law, road safety legisla- Square Garden in 2014, a landmark shaping the future of New York City.

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