The Hellenic Medical Society of New York (HMSNY) hosted its 87th annual gala on December 9th at Guastavino’s in Manhattan, honoring distinguished Hellenes.
The honorees included Dr. Ourania Preventza MD, MBA, FACS, as Physician of the Year, who heads the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and serves as director of Heart and Vascular Services at UVA Health and is a professor at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Marinos Petratos MD was honored as a Lifetime Colleague, known as one of the best dermatologists in New York, and recognized for his remarkable community and social service. Also honored was lawyer George Tsougarakis Esq. as the Hellene of the Year. He is a distinguished attorney and General Counsel at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America since 2000.
The event commenced with greetings and presentations of the honorees by Dr. Aspasia Draga, Dr. Stella Douris, Dr. Lorraine Chrysomalis, Dr. George Dangas, and the president of the Medical Association of New York, Dr. Antonios Gasparis. They highlighted the achievements of these significant personalities and then invited them to be honored.
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