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Indian-origin physician wins Inspirational Award
Satheesh Kathula, President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), was honored by the RAYWA Foundation at its 25th anniversary gala.
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Dr. Satheesh Kathula, President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) / Courtesy Photo
Dr Satheesh Kathula, President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), was honored with the Inspirational Award by the Raising Awareness of Youth with Autism (RAYWA) Foundation on Dec.14.
The award was presented during the 25th anniversary celebration of the foundation at its flagship event, the Inspirational Achievers (TIA) Awards Gala, held at the iconic Pierre Hotel in New York City. The foundation continues its legacy of advocacy and empowerment for neurodiverse youth, celebrating trailblazers who inspire through their leadership and compassion.
With more than two decades of medical experience, Dr. Kathula is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist based in Dayton, Ohio.
He expressed his gratitude, “This recognition inspires not just me but everyone who serves the community. Inspiration ignites our potential and drives us to do more.”
The gala celebrated individuals making extraordinary contributions in diverse fields, highlighting resilience, leadership, and compassion. The event featured inspiring speakers, live entertainment, and the Roshni Inspirational Coffee Table Book launch, honoring South Asian trailblazers.
Raising Awareness of Youth with Autism (RAYWA) Foundation gala / Courtesy Photo As AAPI President, Kathula has led initiatives like “Million Miles of Gratitude”, encouraging physical activity to honor veterans. He recently earned an Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare certificate from Stanford University and graduated from Harvard University’s “Global Healthcare Leaders Program”.
He has also led regional organizations like the Association of Indian Physicians from Ohio and the Miami Valley Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. His efforts include increasing the South Asian donor pool for bone marrow transplants to address critical healthcare gaps.
Kathula’s philanthropic work includes founding the Pathfinder Institute of Pharmacy and Educational Research (PIPER) in Warangal, Telangana, which has graduated over 1,000 students. He has organized medical camps, donated equipment, and supported infrastructure development in his native village.
A clinical professor at Wright State University-Boonshoft School of Medicine, Kathula has authored numerous medical papers and is writing a book about his journey as an immigrant physician.
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RAYWA Foundation's 25th-anniversary TIA Awards Gala on Dec. 14 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City / Courtesy Photo
He shared, "For the past 22 years, I have had the privilege of serving as a hematologist and oncologist in the Dayton community, a place I proudly call home."
Recognized as ‘Man of the Year’ by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 2018, Kathula inspires through his leadership and compassion, making a lasting impact locally and globally.
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