Executive Committee
Current EC (Executive Committee)
Current EC (Executive Committee)
President -Priya G Kumaravelu MD
Vice President -Deepa Rathi Gattani MD
Secretary –Rinku Shrivastava, MD
Treasurer - Srilakshmi Vemulakonda MD
Member at large – Komal Bhatt MD
Immediate Past President - Shashwati Kale MD
Priya Gomathi Kumaravelu MD
President, AAPIO
Dr. Priya Kumaravelu, MD, is a compassionate and forward-thinking Hematologist and Oncologist, recognized for her unwavering commitment to patient care, medical education, and community leadership.
She earned her medical degree from Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai, India, and completed her Hematology-Oncology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Since establishing her private practice in San Jose in 2016, Dr. Kumaravelu has become a respected figure in the regional medical community.
She currently serves as President of the Medical Leadership Council at Regional Medical Center, part of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), and is a former Board of Trustees member during its tenure under HCA. In recognition of her outstanding service, she was awarded the Benjamin J. Cory, MD Award by the Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) on January 10, 2025, an honor given to physicians who demonstrate visionary leadership and professional excellence beyond the clinical setting.
Dr. Kumaravelu is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (appointed April 2025) and serves on the Board of the South Bay American Medical Women’s Association (SB-AMWA). She is the founder of Agnya, a support group for survivors of domestic violence, underscoring her commitment to advocacy and women's health.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Kumaravelu is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, passionate gardener, avid foodie, and is now exploring her newfound interest in painting. She is fluent in Tamil and brings cultural sensitivity and warmth to every aspect of her work.
Deepa Rathi, MD
Vice President, AAPIO
Dr. Rathi is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who currently practices as a hospitalist. With a strong focus on evidence-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Rathi is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in the inpatient setting. Her clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of internal medicine, and she is known for her compassionate approach and commitment to excellence in hospital medicine.
Rinku Shrivastava, MD
Secretary, AAPIO
Dr Rinku Shrivastava is a Board Certified Private Practitioner with two medical offices located in Castro Valley and Pleasanton. She graduated from UCSF- Family Medicine Program (Fresno) in 2010. She completed MBBS from GRMC, India in 2000. And is a faculty at MSPA Program, Stanford University. Coming from a family of doctors with six physicians & surgeons in her own family, she has always been passionate about medicine since her childhood. She has been deeply involved in the community service at her local city of residence and has sponsored, actively participating and volunteering in multiple different events at school, and organizations. She has been recognized and awarded for her services by local Indian and city council. She is one of the founders for a local Physician group of "desi" female physicians NorCalMD Sahelis group with over 400 physicians. She looks forward to serving AAPIO with all her heart, mind and soul!
Srilakshmi Vemulakonda, MD
Treasurer, AAPIO
Srilakshmi Vemulakonda MD
Komal Bhatt, MD
Member at Large, AAPIO
Komal Bhatt, MD
Shashwati Kale MD
Immediate Past President, AAPIO
Shashwati Kale MD
Dr. Kale is a dedicated physician who completed her MBBS and M.S. in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Gajara Raja Medical College in Gwalior, India. She went on to complete her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Illinois Hospital at Chicago.
With over 24 years of private practice experience in San Jose, she has been a trusted provider for generations of families in the community. She served as a Voluntary Clinical Preceptor with the Stanford Primary Care Associates Program for 12 years and continues to mentor students with a passion for clinical teaching and service.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys classical music, travel, cooking, and gardening.