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Trust starts here.

Vision for AAPI

As a Board Trustee, I will protect AAPI's funds through transparent oversight and ethical stewardship. When conflicts arise, I'll facilitate constructive dialogue that respects all perspectives while keeping our mission central. For corpus fund growth, I'll implement a balanced investment approach combining stable returns with strategic growth opportunities. I aim to strengthen AAPI's financial foundation while fostering collaboration that honors our past and embraces our future.

Leadership

President of Mid Hudson Pain Management & PT, with proven experience in medical administration and community leadership.

Patient Care

Triple Board-Certified Interventional Pain Physician dedicated to providing compassionate care and innovative pain management solutions.

Community Impact

CEO of HELP Foundation, managing 7 centers serving 500 orphans and providing 5000 annual scholarships with zero overhead costs.

Education & Professional Excellence

Education & Awards

  • Columbia University School of Engineering
  • SUNY @ Stony Brook Medical School
  • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center - Residency
  • AT&T Bell Labs Scholar

Professional Accolades

  • President – Mid Hudson Pain Management & PT
  • Former Chairperson and Associate Medical Director– Rehab Medicine – Horton Hospital

Associations:

  • Catskill AAPI - President: 2019 – Present, Vice President: 2014 – 2018
  • National AAPI
  • American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
  • World Institute of Pain – Fellow of Interventional Pain

Community Service


CEO – HELP Foundation

30-year-old 501c3, 7 centers, 500 orphans, 5000 annual scholarships. See HELPFoundation.org

  • Fiduciary responsibility
  • ZERO OVERHEAD
  • $0 budget for management
  • Manage an extensive group of volunteers

Teacher - Bala Vihar

AAPI – GHS 2023

  • Walkathon Chairperson
  • Organized visit to a tribal orphanage

AAPI MSRF / Premed

Sponsor for research awards. Mentor students, residents & IMGs.

AAPI YPS – Sponsor

AAPI Art of Living Sessions - Organized – 3 years

AAPI Women’s Forum Member 2023

AAPI – NY State AAPI – member of Presidential Council

AAPI Catskill – President (2019 – Present)

Leading a diverse membership in harmony.

  • Created Catskill MSRF - 2019
  • Blanket & Charity Drive – 5 years
  • Nurse’s Appreciation Lunch – 3 years
  • AAPI semiannual dinner meetings – 5 years
  • COVID talks
  • Break the Stigma Walkathon

Vote for proven leadership, innovation, and unity.

  • “In our local chapter, Sunitha has kept a smooth-running organization. We are diverse and it is our strength.”