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14 JUNE 27, 2025

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Dr. Raj Bhayani

Honor Healthcare Achievers of New York

OUR BUREAU
New York

ew York City Mayor Eric Ad-
ams, in collaboration with the
NHealthcare Advisory Council,
honored the Healthcare Achievers of
New York during a solemn ceremony
at the iconic Gracie Mansion in New
York City on June 9, 2025.
Hosted by Eric Adams in part-
nership with Dr. Raj Bhayani, pres-
ident of the Federation of Indian
Physicians Association, the event
was attended by over 150 prominent
community, business, and healthcare
leaders from across the New York
tri-state region, representing Indian,
Bangladeshi, Afghanistan, Jewish, All hnorees with Mayor Adams and Dr Raj Bhayani
Spanish, as well as Americans and
Caribbean communities.
Mayor Eric Adams honored 13
healthcare leaders in New York, rep-
resenting diverse areas of healthcare,
such as physicians, pharmacists, phar-
maceutical industries, Practice man-
agers, and entrepreneurs in health-
care, along with people who are doing
charitable health activities in the New
York region for their accomplish-
ments and contributions to the nation.
Mayor Eric Adams, in his ad-
dress, highlighted the reasons for
organizing this event and the sacri-
fice of healthcare workers, especial-
ly during the COVID-19 pandemic,
saving millions in New York City.
Pointing to the healthcare profes- Chintu Patel being honored by Mayor Adams and Dr Raj Bhayani Ron Wayne being honored by with Mayor Adams and Dr Raj Bhayani
sionals and their hard work, sacri-
fices, and dedication, Mayor Adams what they do every day for their loved crates, he said, “Love to Medicine is Shamim Sharma, eminent Cardiol-
said, “They are the symbols of what ones and for our loved ones. And I love to Humanity,” adding that the ogist; Dr. Deepak Nandi, Neuropsy-
makes our country what it is, and I want to personally say thank you for ceremony is a way of expressing our chiatrist and entrepreneur; Dr. Atul
want to thank them. And tonight is what you do. As they come on and love and appreciation for healthcare Kukar, renowned Cardiologist; Gary
not so much about me, it’s about our receive their proclamation, let’s show professioals of New York. Schlesinger, Healthcare Communi-
honorees, because public service is them the love that they deserve, be- The event began by honoring ty Leader; Ronald Blount Jr, Bronx
challenging and it’s difficult, and it’s cause clapping for them is not only Ronald Wayne, who, along with County Executive; Gary Sikka, Pres-
always, for the most part, a thankless clapping for them individually, but Steve Jobs, founded Apple. While ac- ident, American Punjab Society;
occupation that you go into.” it’s clapping for the industry of health cepting the award, Wayne said, “This Kanan Patel, founder and CEO of
Addressing the honorees, May- care that makes sure we live a healthy is the highest honor I have received Kayura pharma health and beauty
or Adams said, “And so, we need to life, not only physically, but emotion- in the 71 years of my career.” products; Bhavik Patel, Healthcare
continue to lift our healthcare pro- ally as well.” Other prominent leaders who executive; Ahmad Masoud, IRCM
fessionals, and that’s why we’re doing In his welcome address, Dr Raj were honored at the ceremony in- founder; Jabur Chowdhury, young
it tonight. Honoring these profes- Bhayani emphasized the importance cluded; Chintu Patel, founder and healthcare entrepreneur; and Dr
sionals tonight is our way of honoring and the critical role played by health- CEO of Amneal Pharmaceutical; Al Eyad Hijazin, a prominent physician
the entire health care profession and care professionals. Quoting Hippo- Mason Fintech, entrepreneur; Dr. from the region.

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