Anesthesiologist Sudha Parikh, MD, received the Nari Udyami Award for her philanthropic contributions Jan. 2, News India reports.
What you should know:
1. Dr. Parikh is an anesthesiologist at North Brunswick Township, N.J.-based Surgery Center of Central.
2. She earned her medical degree from Ahmedabad, India-based B. J. Medical College Ahmedabad. She completed a residency at Patterson, N.J.-based St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center.
3. Dr. Parikh works to empower women through a variety of not-for-profits.