Dr. Meher Bala Medavaram

Chicago, Illinois
MD, ABFM, FAAFP
ATA Member since: 1991

Vision & Goals for ATA

  • To increase women representation in leadership roles in National ATA organization
  • Make ATA a diverse and unified leading Telugu organization
  • Strengthen ATA financially by securing a robust endowment

Contributions To ATA

  • Chair Awards Committee 2014 and 2016 Conventions
  • Chair CME Committee 2016 Conventions
  • Chair Health Awareness Committee 2004 Convention
  • Organized multiple events for ATA over several years including Women’s Day celebrations, Bathukamma events, Health Fairs, Blood donation camps, and CPR training
  • Major financial donor for ATA over several years.

Community Contributions

  • In association with AAPI and IAMA, conducted several health camps at local temples
  • Initiated ATA participation with ATA President in distribution of oxygen concentrators and arranged collaboration with other organizations during Covid pandemic
  • Secretary AAPI 2022
  • Treasurer IAMA of Illinois - 2022
  • Convention Chair 38th AAPI Convention of Chicago 2019-2020
  • President Indian Medical Association of Chicago 2020-2021
  • Board of Trustee OGKTMA 2018-Present

Professional Career

  • President Naperbrook Medical center
  • Clinical Preceptor/Faculty, UIC College of Medicine Department of Family Medicine, CMU School of Medicine
  • Previously held Positions, Assistant Director, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Medical Director, Mount Sinai Hospital, FAQH Center

Awards

  • “Excellence Award” Women’s Empowerment Organization of Illinois - 2021
  • President’s Appreciation Award for Community Service IAMA- 2018, 2020, 2021
  • “Presidential Award” AAPI Mini Annual Convention-2020