Nick Shroff, MD, FACS, ERYT. Professor, Research & Teaching Faculty
As a board-certified urologist and healthcare consultant, Dr. Shroff brings years of experience and expertise to prostate cancer management. Among the leadership roles he has held include co-founding and chairing the Integrated-Accountable Care Organization’s Governing Board (ACO) and serving as President of the Indian American Urological Association in 2012-14, and Chair of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Charitable Foundation. Dr. Nick is also a senior Yoga Alliance teacher with over four decades of experience in lifestyle and integrative medicine. He emphasizes the importance of mindful breathing, nutrition, and holistic living and has successfully integrated these principles into his medical practice. As a result of Dr. Shroff’s unique approach to patient care, he has improved the health and well-being of cancer patients, especially by integrating holistic and modern therapies. His vast experience and skill set make him an ideal choice for those seeking to complement a holistic approach to their medical care.
Perinchery Narayan, MD, FACS
Over 35 years of experience in the Medical/ Urology field, managing the entire spectrum of Prostate cancer and Uro-Oncology. Chairman of Urology 1994-2001, U of Florida. Professor & Director of Uro-Oncology, Chief of VA Medical Ctr, UCSF. AFUD scholar and Senior Research Fellow, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School. Has knowledge/experience in managing, credentialing, and helping Prostate cancer patients determine if they qualify for subsidized or urgent medical care.
Naveen Kella, MD, FACS
Over 15 years of clinical practice managing general urology and prostate cancer patients. Dr. Kella graduated with a robotic oncology and prostate cancer fellowship from the Baylor School of Medicine. He has performed over 3000 robotic prostatectomy procedures, making him one of the world’s most experienced surgeons. He also has experience with focal therapy for prostate cancer and was the first to introduce transurethral ultrasound ablation of the prostate (TULSA) to San Antonio and South Texas. In addition, he is the Founder and director of The Urology Place in San Antonio, TX.
Suvas Desai, MD, FACS:
Suvas Desai, MD, FACS: Over 40 years of experience in the Medical/Urology field. Previously, he was an assistant professor of surgery/urology at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Managed credentialing and helped prostate cancer patients determine if they qualified for subsidized medical care. I am a board member of Kentucky Educational Television and its non-profit foundation. In addition, he has served as President of several local, regional, and national organizations, including the President of AAPI.
Mike Azad, MBA, JD, LLM
With his impressive list of qualifications, Mike Azad brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the medical malpractice risk management field. With years of experience, he has worked with numerous experts and insurance companies in this area. He is also a seasoned speaker and has delivered lectures and seminars on Asset Protection and Medical Malpractice Risk Management.
Natver Jariwala, MD, MS, FRCS
Over 45 years of experience in the Medical/General Surgery field and Integrative Medicine. He is the Co-Founder & Emeritus Director of the National Bank of Andrews, TX. He is actively involved in several other non-profit Foundations. Has knowledge/experience in managing credentialing and helping Prostate cancer patients determine if they qualify for subsidized or urgent medical care
Pradip Kansagra, MD, MS
Dr. Kansagra is a retired urologist from Rajkot, India, residing in the USA. He is the founding managing trustee and ex-chairman of the charitable BT Savani Kidney hospital in Rajkot, recognized for its postgraduate courses in urology and nephrology. He received the Presidential Award of the Indian American Doctors Association (AAPI) in 2011 for exceptional leadership and community services. He has organized and attended more than 400 Medical/Urological camps for the underserved. He received the Urological Service Gold Medal 2016 from India’s Urological Society (West Zone). He is the Founder and trustee of Dhamkot Vipassana Center, Rajkot. He earned a yoga instructor/therapist degree from Swami Vivekananda University. He published the 5th edition of a kidney book in Gujarati and a book on Prostate diseases.
Ravi Jain, BSEE, MBA:
Over 31 years of experience in the High-tech industry, working on Seismic Instrumentation and Avionics. More than 14 years in Financial Advisory and Startup companies.
Gerald Schuster:
Over 35 years of medical management experience, has worked with several Fortune 500 companies, from account management to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He has experience in startup ventures, acquisitions, and fundraising activities. As a patient advocate, he will discuss various treatment procedures with patients, nurses, medical staff, and andrologists. Can provide sales and marketing experience for the foundation.
Advisory Trustees:
Understanding our customers’ markets is crucial for forging and maintaining strong donor relationships. Advisory trustees help us gain insight into evolving markets, strategic planning, volume projections, growth drivers, and specific volume predictions for donor markets.
Alex Nagal
Volunteers:
Raman Mishra, BE Electronics Eng.
Raman Mishra is a Technophile, an electronics engineer, Founder, and Director at Tridhee Technologies Private Limited. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, pursuing his Masters in Computer Engineering. As a science enthusiast, he was a teacher at Unique Academy in India and taught underprivileged high school and Junior college students Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Full of zest, Raman is a budding entrepreneur striving to contribute progressive technology. He enjoys volunteering for the American Prostate Cancer Foundation to learn about early detection, effective treatment, and supporting men with prostate cancer. He is also interested in helping to provide holistic therapy to senior citizens as an adjunct to contemporary management.