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Dr Musunuru Rao - 2012 Philanthropist of the Year
Dr. Rao Musunuru, a nationally recognized practicing cardiologist
was honored as the “2012 Philanthropist of the Year” on Nov.
13, 2012 by the Nature Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising
Professionals and the Community Foundation of Tampa
Bay. In appreciation of his exemplary educational contributions to
the medical community as well as the public at local, state and national
levels for 30 years, the Regional conference center in Hudson,
Florida has been named as “Rao Musunuru, M.D. Conference
Center” on 12/5/12.
Musunuru Rao, MD
Dr. Rao’s accomplishments are numerous. He is the recipient of the “National Physician of the Year” award from the American
Heart Association in 2005. He also served as a member of the advisory council for the National Heart, Lung and Blood
Institute at N.I.H and currently serves on the national leadership committee of the clinical cardiology council of the American
Heart Association, along with his son, Kiran Musunuru, an internationally recognized cardiologist, based at Harvard.
Also, the art gallery at Pasco-Hernando Community College has been dedicated on 12/12/12 as “Rao Musunuru, M.D. Art
Gallery” for his committed support of public college education, having served on the board of trustees since 1999; three times
as its chairman. Also in 2012, he was recognized by the education commissioner of the state of Florida for his volunteer work
to support the school system, especially the homeless students.
In 2011, in recognition of his extraordinary humanitarian efforts, the West Pasco Historical Society named its museum “Rao
Musunuru, M.D. Museum and Library”. Several years ago, in recognition of his extensive community service, ‘CARES’ honored
him by naming their activity center “Rao Musunuru, M.D. Enrichment Center”. In addition to all these activities Rao
finds time to volunteer for ‘Lighthouse for the Blind’ and ‘Good Samaritan free health clinic’ serving the indigent.
Dr. Musunuru is a regular guest columnist for the ‘Tampa Bay Times’ and the ‘Tampa Tribune’. AAPI congratulates and
thanks Dr. Rao Musunuru for representing the Indian community so well.
Dr. Mohan Durve was honored with the globally renowned
“Bharat Gaurav Award” at the annual Global Participation
in India’s Economic Development event in January by the
that India International Friendship Society (IIFS) for giving
a fight in life and his worthy example of inspiring others
towards remarkable achievements.
Mohan Durve, MD
Dr. Mohan Durve an Allergist in Cleveland/Akron area of Ohio and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Case Western
Reserve University and North-East Ohio University (NEOUCOM) He is a graduate of University of Bombay (GOSUMEC).
Besides the Bharat Gaurav Award he has received many other prestigious awards such as the Distinguished Physician of the
Year Award from the Association of Indian Physicians of North East Ohio, Distinguished person of the year from Brihan
Maharashtra Mandal (BMM) of North America. He has served AAPI in many leadership positions: Regional Director,
Co-chairman of Membership Committee and CME committee. He has been the President of many Alumni associations
such as Bombay University Medical Association (BUMA), Association of India Physicians of North-East Ohio (AIPNO) and
Association of Maharashtra Physicians of America (AMPA).
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