Georgia Cardiologist Dr. Sreeni Gangasani Steps into National Leadership Role as AAPI Vice President

TAMPA, FL — Prominent Metro Atlanta cardiologist Dr. Sreeni Gangasani has been unanimously elected Vice President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). The election officially places him on a direct succession track to assume the presidency of the 100,000-member national medical organization for the 2028–29 term.

Dr. Gangasani formally assumed his new executive duties during the annual AAPI National Convention (AAPICON 2026), which took place from July 2 to 5 at the Tampa Convention Center, drawing over 1,100 physicians, healthcare administrators, and community delegates. Under the association’s established governance structure, he will transition to the role of President-Elect for the 2027–28 term prior to taking the helm as national president.

Georgia’s Medical Community Gains National Footprint
The 2026 convention underscored a significant surge of institutional influence for physicians based out of Georgia. Alongside Dr. Gangasani’s vice presidency, several other state medical professionals secured critical leadership positions within the national organization:

Dr. Raghunandan Lolabhattu (Dublin, GA) was elected as National Treasurer.

Dr. Uma Jonnalagadda (Douglas, GA) joined the central 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 multi-day convention was the presentation of the prestigious AAPI Humanitarian Award to Nita Ambani, founder of the Reliance Foundation. The honor recognizes her extensive philanthropic contributions to healthcare delivery, educational infrastructure, and socio-economic developmental programs across India and the global South Asian diaspora.

Dedicated Service and New Clinical Commitments
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Gangasani’s ascension to the vice presidency caps off decades of diverse institutional contributions rather than a single election campaign. He has previously served as an AAPI Regional Director, a member of the Board of Trustees, and chairman for multiple high-profile national conventions and international global health summits.

A practicing cardiologist with over 25 years of clinical experience in the Metro Atlanta area, Dr. Gangasani is currently preparing to launch an independent cardiovascular practice, ACG Heart & Vascular, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, this August. The clinic is named “Amma” as a dedicated tribute to his late mother and will provide a comprehensive suite of preventive and invasive cardiovascular interventions.

Combating the South Asian Heart Disease Crisis
Dr. Gangasani has stated that a primary objective of his upcoming national leadership tenure will be addressing the disproportionate impact of cardiovascular disease among South Asian demographics. Clinical data and epidemiological studies consistently indicate that individuals of South Asian descent experience a significantly higher vulnerability to aggressive coronary artery disease, often manifesting clinical symptoms at a much younger age than other ethnic groups.

Emphasizing the urgent need for a paradigm shift in community medicine, Dr. Gangasani stated:

“I have sat across from too many South Asian families after a heart attack that could have been prevented. 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 his national responsibilities with AAPI, Dr. Gangasani remains highly active in medical governance and community health initiatives. He is a current member and former chair of the Georgia Composite Medical Board and serves on the Federation of State Medical Boards. Additionally, since 2010, he has operated as the founder and medical director of the GAPI SEWA Volunteer Free Clinic, a philanthropic initiative that provides essential healthcare services to uninsured and underserved populations across Gwinnett County.