New York: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with the Healthcare 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 partnership with Dr. Raj Bhayani, president 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, Spanish, as well as Americans and Caribbean communities.
Mayor Eric Adams honored 13 healthcare leaders in New York, representing diverse areas of healthcare, such as physicians, pharmacists, pharmaceutical industries, Practice managers, and entrepreneurs in healthcare, along with people who are doing charitable health activities in the New York region for their accomplishments and contributions to the nation.
Mayor Eric Adams, in his address, highlighted the reasons for organizing this event and the sacrifice of healthcare workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, saving millions in New York City. Pointing to the healthcare professionals and their hard work, sacrifices, and dedication, Mayor Adams said, “They are the symbols of what makes our country what it is, and I want to thank them. And tonight is not so much about me, it's about our honorees, because public service is challenging and it's difficult, and it's always, for the most part, a thankless occupation that you go into.”
In his welcome address, Dr Raj Bhayani emphasized the importance and the critical role played by healthcare professionals. Quoting Hippocrates, he said, “Love to Medicine is love to Humanity,” adding that the ceremony is a way of expressing our love and appreciation for healthcare professionals of New York.
The event began by honoring Ronald Wayne, who, along with Steve Jobs, founded Apple. While accepting the award, Wayne said, “This is the highest honor I have received in the 71 years of my career.”
Other prominent leaders who were honored at the ceremony included; Chintu Patel, founder and CEO of Amneal Pharmaceutical; Al Mason Fintech, entrepreneur; Dr. Shamim Sharma, eminent cardiologist; Dr. Deepak Nandi, neuropsychiatrist and entrepreneur; Dr. Atul Kukar, renowned cardiologist; Gary Schlesinger, healthcare community leader; Ronald Blount Jr, Bronx County Executive; Gary Sikka, President, American Punjab Society; Kanan Patel, founder and CEO of Kayura pharma health and beauty products; Bhavik Patel, healthcare executive; Ahmad Masoud, IRCM founder; Jabur Chowdhury, young healthcare entrepreneur; and Dr Eyad Hijazin, a prominent physician from the region.
