EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL CELEBRATES ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH  COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS

JOHNS CREEK, GA – In recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Emory Johns Creek Hospital will host a series of health fairs tailored to the Asian communities.  “About twenty percent of our medical staff is comprised of physicians from Asian descent.  And we know that our community is increasingly diverse,” said Alan Wang, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the hospital.  “These health fairs give us an opportunity to provide screenings, activities and seminars that are geared specifically to the needs and interests of those communities.” 

In addition to the health screenings and consultations with physicians, each health fair will feature a panel discussion, led by one of the staff physicians, for teenagers who are considering a future in medicine.  “We know that many parents and their kids are interested in finding out what’s required to get into medical schools and pursue a career as a physician,” said Wang. 

The series of fairs will feature Korean, Chinese and Indian physicians.  “Reaching out to these communities as part of our own is one of the ways we continue to live up to our vision to be responsive to the needs of our growing community,” said John Quinlivan, CEO of the hospital. 

Schedule of Fairs:

Saturday, May 17

9 am until noon

Participating physicians:

-         Susie Cha, Optometry

-         - David Song, MD – Cardiology

-         - Sean Keem, MD – Spine/Orthopaedic Surgery

-         - Jae Lee, MD – Gastroenterology

-         - Christin Ko, MD – Internal Medicine

-         - Chris Lee, MD - ENT

Saturday, May 17

1 pm until 4 pm

Participating physicians:

-Steven Wang, MD - Cardiology

- Linda Yan, MD, - Cardiology

- Ying Ming Zhang, MD – Psychiatry

- Jerry Yuan, MD – Urology

- Regina Wang, MD – Family Medicine

- Xiaoqing Guo, MD – Internal Medicine

- Kelvin Wu, MD – Internal Medicine

- Alan Wang, MD – Hospital Medicine

- Suiza Chua-Lee, MD – Obstetrics/Gynecology

- Willie Chen, MD - Ophthalmology

Sunday, May 18

Noon until 4 pm

Participating Physicians

Sandeep Chandra, MD - Cardiology

Amit Dua, MD – Internal Medicine

Anjali Dua, MD – Internal Medicine

Raj Gandhi, MD – Thoracic Surgery

Rupal Gupta, DPM- Podiatry

Jayanthia Jasti, MD

Aman Kakkaar, MD – Cardiology

Vikram Khetpal, MD - Cardiology

Ajay Kumar, MD – Plastic Surgery

Aparna Mahakala, MD - Endocrinologist

Deepa Nagarajan, MD – Internal Medicine

Athi Narayan, MD - Neonatologist

Arumugam Natesan, MD - Gastroenterology

Khushrow Niazi, MD - Cardiology

Naresh Parikh, MD - Cardiology

Asha Parikh, MD – Internal Medicine

Dharamraj Patil, MD – Internal Medicine

Salil Patel, MD - Cardiologist

Ranjan Paul, MD – Internal Medicine

Girish Pore, MD - Gastroenterology

Mrudula Raja, MD - Gynecology

Sujatha Rajaraman, MD – Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bhaskar Reddy, MD - Cardiology

Kota Reddy, MD - Cardiology

Madhavi Rayapudi, MD – Infectious Disease

Savita Shama, MD – Internal Medicine

Narendra Singh, MD - Cardiology

Jayanthia Srinivasiah, MD – Oncology/Hematology

Vivek Uthanmalia, MD - Surgery

Emory Johns Creek Hospital is known for its state-of-the-art technology in a luxurious, hotel-like setting.  Services include emergency care, state-of-the-art all digital imaging including a 64 slice CT,  the Birth Center with level III neonatal intensive care unit, 24-hour anesthesiologists, intensive care, advanced cardiac care, rehabilitation services and women’s services.  Emory Johns Creek Hospital is home to the Atlanta Bariatric Center, designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.