Dr. Avinash Gupta Re-Elected as Regional Director of AAPI Mid-Atlantic II for a Second Consecutive Term

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New Jersey, April 12, 2025 — The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) proudly announces the re-election of Dr. Avinash Gupta as Regional Director of the Mid-Atlantic II region for a second consecutive term. This reappointment reflects Dr. Gupta’s exceptional leadership, steadfast commitment to healthcare excellence, and unwavering dedication to the Indian-American medical community.

A board-certified cardiologist in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Clinical Lipidology, Dr. Gupta has been serving the New Jersey community since 1994. He completed his residency and fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and maintains strong ties with his medical alumni networks in the U.S. and Ranchi, India.

Throughout his career, Dr. Gupta has mentored numerous Indian medical graduates, helping them secure competitive residency positions across the U.S. His mentorship extends beyond medical graduates—he actively encourages high school students to explore careers in medicine, many of whom have gone on to pursue and gain admission to prestigious medical schools.

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Dr. Gupta currently serves as the Chief of Cardiology and is a former President of the Medical Staff at Monmouth Medical Center – Southern Campus. His leadership also extends into community and cultural spheres—he has served as President of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) and President of the Bihar-Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA).

A lifelong advocate of charitable healthcare, Dr. Gupta is the driving force behind the PRAN-BJANA Charitable Clinics, which deliver critical medical services to underserved populations in both India and the U.S. He has also served as President of MOCAAPI and held key roles on AAPI’s Membership and Liaison Committees. In 2023, he became the first Indian-American appointed to the Ocean County Board of Health.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Gupta led a team of over 50 healthcare professionals to vaccinate 3,500 residents in Ocean County. He also initiated transcontinental telemedicine services, offering free consultations from the U.S. to patients in India and other countries—efforts that drew national recognition, including features on NBC.

Dr. Gupta’s deep commitment to cultural and spiritual engagement is equally remarkable. He chairs the Executive Boards of Siddhivinayak Temple USA and the Indian Cultural Center in Toms River, NJ.

His wife, Dr. Geeta Gupta, a practicing internist, and their son, Abhinav Gupta, currently serving as Chief Resident in General Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC), support him in his endeavors.

Dr. Gupta envisions a future where AAPI continues to grow its membership—particularly among young physicians—while fostering unity in diversity, strengthening CME programs, and advancing advocacy efforts for issues that directly impact physicians’ practices.

Dr. Gupta has received numerous accolades for his selfless service, including the Humanitarian Gala Award from MMC-SC and the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Award from the Consulate General of India in New York.

With his re-election, Dr. Avinash Gupta reaffirms his commitment to uplifting the medical community through mentorship, collaboration, and service, continuing a legacy built on compassion, leadership, and action.

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