GAPIO Members Honours list – June 2025
Dr Aashay Shah, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and founder director of Prism Pediatric Gastro in Ahmedabad, has launched his book “Healthy Gut Happy Baby” worldwide on platforms like Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Flipkart. The book launch was graced by notable figures such as Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Shri Bhupendra Bhai Patel, and Health Minister, Shri Rushikesh Patel.
Dr. Anju Aggarwal, Family Physician in Sydney, Australia, has been chosen for the cover story of “The NSW Doctor” which is the flagship publication of the Australian Medical Association (NSW) Limited and Australia’s most famous Doctors magazine. The journal is a prime source of communication with AMA membership providing a forum for medicopolitical debate and informing members of the concerns of contemporary medicine.
NSW Doctor – Latest Issue – Australian Medical Association (NSW)
Dr. Ashish Aneja, Senior Medical Officer, Kurukshetra University, organized a free health check-up camp at KU Health Center on Doctors Day. In the camp, the doctor and his team conducted liver scan and general body check-up, blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar level monitoring, haemoglobin, BMI, neurotherapy, spirometry, blood pressure, blood sugar, ECG (heart related check-up), heart disease, calcium in bones and lung check-up of 300 patients.
Dr. Ashok Seth, ‘Padma Bhushan’, ‘Padma Shri’ and ‘B. C. Roy’ Awardee, and chairman – Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, has following achievements:
- Clinical Thought Leader – MyClip TEER System Launch, Meril Academy, Vapi
Delivered a keynote talk at the national launch of the MyClip TEER system, in recognition of leadership in structural heart interventions. - Invited Live Case Operator – CSI-NIC 2025, Mumbai
Performed and transmitted live TAVI and Complex PCI procedures at India’s premier interventional cardiology conference. - Chair & Guest of Honour – Jagran Healthcare and Wellness Awards, Lucknow
Chaired the national awards ceremony recognising excellence in healthcare delivery and public health innovation.
Dr Bobby Mukkamala, MD, a board-certified otolaryngologist—head and neck surgeon was sworn in as the 180th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). He is the first physician of Indian heritage to lead the influential organisation.
Dr. Jugal Kishor Sharma, Medical Director, Central Delhi Diabetes Centre, New Delhi received the “Fellowship with Distinction” by “The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburg” from the College Council, in Recognition of his outstanding contribution to the work of the college internationally at Edinburg (UK).
Dr. (Prof.) P. N. Renjen, Senior Consultant Neurologist (Stroke), Delhi’s Stroke Services has published the following paper:
- Krishnan R, Renjen PN,Jena AN and Chaudhari DM. Diagnosis of multiple system atrophy-parkinsonian type [MSA-P] from atypical parkinsonism with dual tracer (FDG + DOPA) PET/ MRI brain https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251347804
- Saeed N, Renjen P.N, Chaudhari D.M, Mahmood M.A, Goswami A. The hidden reservoir: Rethinking left atrial appendage in stroke https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251347355
- Saeed N, Renjen PN,Chaudhari DM, Mahmood MA, Goswami A. Tumefactive demyelination presenting as an intracranial space-occupying lesion: A diagnostic challenge. https://doi.org/10.1177/09760016251344442
Dr Renjen also participated in the CME organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Karnal on 21st June 2025 where he spoke on “Antiplatelet Agents in Stroke Prevention Single, Combination Therapy, Newer Agents, and the Clinical Application of Antiplatelet Resistance.”
Dr. Pakhee Aggarwal, Senior Consultant, Gynaecological Oncology& Robotic Surgery at Delhi has been awarded Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK at a special convocation ceremony held at RCOG, London on 26th June, 2024.
Dr Pankaj Garg, Consultant, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeon at Garg Fistula Research Institute, Panchkula, invited to deliver lectures, chair sessions & perform live surgery in annual conference of Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons (RSCS) held in Moscow, Russia from 13 to 16 June 2025.
He was also bestowed with Honorary Fellowship of RSCS.
Dr. Raju Vaishya, Senior Consultant, Orthopedic Surgeon at New Delhi has been appointed as the Editor in Chief of a renowned International Orthopaedic Journal- SICOT J.
Dr Raju has published the following papers:
- Vaishya R, Sibal A, Gupta BM, Mamdapur GMN, Vaish A. A Scientometric Assessment of MAFLD in Children and Adolescents from 2007–2024. National Board of Examinations – Journal of Medical Sciences 2025; 3(7): 1–22. DOI 10.61770/NBEJMS.2025.v03.i07.0xx
- Vaishya R, Patralekh MK, Misra A, Vaish A. Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty in People with Diabetes: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis. J Orthop 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2025.06.023
- Bhadani JS, Vaishya R, Mukhopadhaya J. Data-Driven Strategies in Orthopaedics: Optimizing Surgical Precision and Patient Outcomes. Indian J Orthop 2025; doi:1007/s43465-025-01461-y
- Vaishya R, Vaish A. Insights from the Indian Experience on COVID-19s Impact on Trauma Care– A Response to Impact of COVID-19 on Trauma Care in Trauma and Non-Trauma Centers in New York State: a SPARCS 2016-2022 Analysis. Injury 2025; doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2025.112548
- Vaishya R, Bhadani JS, Vaish A. Joshi P. Ensuring Integrity in Orthopaedic Research: Addressing Unethical Practices and Promoting Ethical Standards. J Nepal Health Res Council. 2025; 23 (66):01-07. https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v23i01.5564
Dr Rajul Rastogi, Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College & Research Center, Moradabad, UP delivered an Invited Lecture at 11th Eurasian Congress of Radiology 2025 at Astana, Kazakhstan which was attended by speakers and delegates from nearly 20 Countries.
Padma Shri Dr Sudhir Parikh, Chairman-Center for Asthma & Allergy, Chairman & Publisher -Parikh World Wide Media Chairman-ITV Gold (24/7 TV Channel) and Vice President – GAPIO, received the recognition “The Global Hindu Leadership award” in the Nobel Peace Prize Center on 20th June 2025 in Oslo, Norway.
Dr. Sumul N. Raval, Board Certified Neurologist and Neuro-Oncologist
Founder and Director, DSZ Brain Tumor Center, New Jersey was Honored by New Jersey State House for AAPI Heritage Month https://theindianeye.com/2025/05/28/dr-sumul-n-raval-honored-by-new-jersey-state-house-for-aapi-heritage-month/
Dr. Sumul was also honored at the 2025 Leadership Dinner organized by the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). The prestigious event, held on April 30, 2025, at Albert’s Royal Palace, celebrated Dr. Raval’s contributions and service, particularly to the Indian-American community. The honor was presented by Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Bernal of the U.S. Army Reserve.
https://theunn.com/dr-sumul-n-raval-honored-at-2025-leadership-dinner-of-ausa/
