Thank you to our Advisory Committee members who volunteer their time and expertise to enhance our organization’s strategy, programs, and global reach. Read below to learn more about the professionals who provide guidance in our community forum, serve as guest speakers in support groups, and respond to individualized requests for more information about specialized topics.

If you are a healthcare professional or public health practitioner who shares our organization’s mission, please contact us to learn more about volunteering or serving on our Advisory Committee. 

 

Dr. Poorvi Devani is a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist with 16 years of experience. She holds a BPTh and an MPTh (Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences from Seth GSMC and KEMH in Mumbai). She currently serves as the Chief Physiotherapist at the Pratibha Prabhakar Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center in Mumbai. She is a Visiting Faculty member at Nanavati Hospital, NMIMS University, and has additional experience in many other professional settings (MIAP, Treasurer and Society of CVPR, ERS member). Notably, she received the

Maharashtra State IAP COVID Warrior award in 2021. Her publications include:

 

• • In Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupation Therapy, May 2012.
  • Journal Association Physicians India (JAPI) in March 2019.
  • Journal Association Physicians India (JAPI) in December 2020.
  • Platform paper presentations in IAP conferences 2014 and ICPT Conference 2023.

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Dr. Manisha Hinduja is the Senior Physiotherapist at Pratibha Prabhakar Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre. She earned an MPTh in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences from Seth GSMC and KEMH in Mumbai. As an ICCPR Certified Cardiac Rehab Therapist, she brings 15 years of work experience specialized in Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and ICU rehabilitation. She formerly served as the Senior Therapist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri, Mumbai. Dr. Hinduja is renowned for conducting practical seminars on Preventive Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Strength Training and Breathing Exercises, Lifestyle Modification, and Diabetes. She was recently published for the topic of Variability and Challenges in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Practices across India: Insights from a Nationwide Survey. She holds several roles in addition to her role on our Advisory Committee (Secretary of SOCVPR , ERS member, MIAP).

 

Dr. Ramy Sidhom is a pulmonologist in California with expertise in palliative care of patients with end stage lung disease. Specifically, he is a physician trained in Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hospice & Palliative, and Internal Medicine. He has a passion for helping patients with chronic disease understand and navigate their healthcare. His goal is always to empower patients to take charge of their care and make decisions that are best for them. Ramy is looking forward to finding more ways to assist the PF NOW! team in providing such a great support to those affected by pulmonary fibrosis.