Dr Rajendra Bhayani

Dr. Rajendra Bhayani is a distinguished ENT and facial plastic surgeon, healthcare leader, researcher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist based in New York. His career reflects a unique combination of medical expertise, academic achievement, leadership, and a longstanding commitment to serving communities in both the United States and India.

A pioneer in his field, Dr. Bhayani became the first ENT surgeon in India to complete training in neurosurgery and further expanded his expertise through fellowship training in facial plastic and microvascular surgery. Throughout his medical career, he has contributed to more than 50 research papers and presentations, earning recognition from the Triological Society for his research. His accomplishments have also led to his inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in America in Medicine and Healthcare. In New York, he has held leadership positions within the healthcare community, including roles overseeing ENT and facial plastic surgery divisions at leading hospitals.

Beyond medicine, Dr. Bhayani has established himself as an active philanthropist, social advocate, and community leader. He has served on the boards of and participated in more than 20 community and charitable organizations, supporting initiatives spanning healthcare, education, road safety, cultural engagement, and social welfare. His efforts have included health and blood donation camps, fundraising initiatives supporting children’s mid-day meals in India, and programs promoting safer roads and assistance for accident victims.

Dr. Bhayani has also played an active role in strengthening ties between the Indian and Indian-American communities. Among his notable civic engagements, he helped organize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Indian-American community at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2014 and has participated in numerous cultural and community initiatives over the years.

His contributions to medicine and society have been recognized through numerous honors, including the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman, Bharat Gaurav Puraskar, Hind Ratan Award, Asian American Heritage Honoree recognition, United States Congressional Achievement Award, and proclamations from New York City and New York State.

Across every dimension of his work, Dr. Bhayani’s story is defined by a consistent purpose: applying his experience, leadership, and resources to advance healthcare, strengthen communities, and create a meaningful impact beyond his professional accomplishments.