NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
Lawrenceville, GA, July 6, 2026 — Metro Atlanta cardiologist Dr. Sreeni Gangasani has been unanimously elected Vice President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, positioning him to become president of the 100,000-member physicians’ organization in 2028–29.
Dr. Gangasani officially assumed office during AAPICON 2026, held July 2–5 in Tampa, where more than 1,100 physicians, healthcare leaders, and community members gathered for the organization’s annual convention. Under AAPI’s leadership succession, he will serve as President-Elect in 2027–28 before taking over as president the following year.
The convention also highlighted Georgia’s growing influence within AAPI. Dr. Raghunandan Lolabhattu of Dublin was elected treasurer, while Dr. Uma Jonnalagadda of Douglas joined the Board of Trustees. Dr. Vijay Maurya, a past president of the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI), was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
A major highlight of the convention was the presentation of the AAPI Humanitarian Award to Nita Ambani, founder of the Reliance Foundation, in recognition of her contributions to healthcare, education, and humanitarian causes in India and among the global South Asian diaspora.
Dr. Gangasani, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, has served AAPI in numerous leadership roles, including Regional Director, Board of Trustees member, and chairman of several national conventions and global health summits. His election follows years of involvement in the organization rather than a single campaign, according to the announcement.
A practicing cardiologist for more than 25 years, Dr. Gangasani has cared for patients across Metro Atlanta and is preparing to open ACG Heart & Vascular in Lawrenceville this August. The independent practice, named “Amma” in honor of his late mother, will provide preventive as well as invasive cardiovascular care.
Dr. Gangasani has identified cardiovascular disease among South Asians as a central focus of his upcoming AAPI leadership. Studies have consistently shown that South Asians face significantly higher risks of heart disease, often developing cardiovascular problems at younger ages than other populations.
“I have sat across from too many South Asian families after a heart attack that could have been prevented,” Dr. Gangasani said. “With the tools we have today, we owe our community something better — proactive care, early answers, and the knowledge to protect their hearts before it is too late.”
Beyond AAPI, Dr. Gangasani serves as a member and past chair of the Georgia Composite Medical Board and is a member of the Federation of State Medical Boards. Since 2010, he has also served as founder and medical director of the GAPI SEWA Volunteer Free Clinic, which provides healthcare to uninsured patients in Gwinnett County.
Cover photo: Dr. Sreeni Gangasani, AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, and Madhavi Gangasani at AAPICON 2026, Tampa, FL.
