On Sunday, January 21, AAHPO recognized Ara Kayayan, MD and Raffi Barsoumanian, MD for their exemplary medical service to Armenians (see photos below). This was the highlight of the Winter Brunch, which was well-attended and enjoyed by AAHPO members, families and guests. CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page to see more event photos of our Winter Brunch event.
Ara Kayayan, MD, center, accepts the AAHPO Service Award from AAHPO President Lawrence V. Najarian, MD, left, and AAHPO Vice President Garbis Baydar, MD, right. Dr. Kayayan is an internist in Albany, NY who was “AAHPO’s eyes and ears” during the treatment and recovery of Bishop Mesrop, who was severely injured in 2022. Dr. Kayayan is a highly respected physician in the Albany area, and an active member of the Armenian community there.
Raffi Barsoumanian, MD, left, accepts the AAHPO Service Award from AAHPO Vice President Garbis Baydar, MD, center, and AAHPO President Lawrence V. Najarian, MD. Dr. Barsoumanian, a surgeon, was recognized for traveling to Armenia to treat soldiers who suffered severe burns in the 2020 war and required skin grafts. Dr. Barsoumanian returned to Armenia a second time to bring essential medical supplies for the treatment of soldiers.
