Avinesh Bhar, M.D. – one of the newest physicians to join Navicent Health Physician Group – has been selected as one of 33 professionals from 24 countries to join the 2016 Class of Asia 21 Young Leaders.
 
Asia 21 is a network of young leaders representing the public, private and nonprofit sectors chosen through a highly competitive process based on outstanding achievement, commitment to public service and proven ability to “make the world a better place.” Dr. Bhar, along with other members of the 2016 Class and select Asia 21 alumni, gathered at the recent Asia 21 Summit, held December 8-10 in Seoul, to share best practices in leadership and public service.

“It’s a humbling experience, being in the company of truly exceptional individuals. It is my goal to use this platform to be a disruptive voice in the current healthcare conversation, and move the conversation from one that is healthcare or industry-focused to one that is focused on the individual and his or her health,” said Dr. Bhar.

“At Navicent Health, we pride ourselves on keeping the patient at the center of all we do as we navigate the individual toward health and wellness. Dr. Bhar’s vision for care is very much in line with the values of Navicent Health, and we are privileged to welcome such a bright young mind to our team of expert physicians,” said Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, President and CEO of Navicent Health.

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Bhar joined Navicent Health Physician Group in November from Mercer University School of Medicine, where he served as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine.  Dr. Bhar moved to Macon in 2013 after completing a sleep medicine fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis and his internal medicine residency at New York Medical Center of Queens. A native of Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Bhar is currently pursuing his executive Masters of Business Administration at the University of Chicago’s Booth Business School.

Dr. Bhar specializes in the treatment of asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, insomnia, lung cancer, narcolepsy, parasomnia, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary infections, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and other pulmonary and sleep disorders.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Bhar, please call (478) 633-6272. You may follow Dr. Bhar at @AviBhar.