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Leadership

Interested in serving in a leadership role in the APDS?

The APDS is focused on representation from varying geographical regions and practice types to serve on the Board. 
The Call for Leadership Volunteers is sent to members annually, and is open to all members in good standing.

Questions? APDS@lp-etc.com

Officers of the APDS 2026-2027

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Kari Rosenkranz MD
President

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Jonathan Dort MD

President-Elect

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Cary Aarons MD
Secretary

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Jennifer LaFemina MD
Treasurer

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Valentine Nfonsam MD
Immediate Past President

Executive Committee 
Sebastiano Cassaro MD (2027)

Adham Saad MD (2028)
Jason Kempenich MD | Program Chair (2027)

APDS Board of Directors 

Melissa Johnson MD (2027)

Issam Koleilat MD (2027)

Alyssa Pastorino MD (2027)

Jasmeet Paul MD (2027)

Jahnavi Srinivasan MD (2027)

May Tee MD, MPH (2027)

Kimberly Miller-Hammond MD (2028)

Hugh Lindsey MD (2028)

Christopher Senkowski MD (2028)

Rana Higgins MD (2028)

Michael Mount DO (2028)

Gopal Kowdley MD (2028)

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APDS / ARAS Headquarters 
2508 W. 71st Street | Prairie Village, KS 66208
APDS@lp-etc.com | ARAS@lp-etc.com | 913.402.7102

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