Looking Back, Forging Ahead
Although dedicated to his career, Dr. Lakhanpal has always carved out time for fun. In his younger days, he played college basketball, raised three children with his wife, Rashmi, ran a full marathon in under three hours and visited all seven wonders of the world.
One of his most cherished memories occurred years ago while working in a hospital in Dallas. He received a thank you note from Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Now St. Teresa) for caring for one of her hospitalized nuns.
“To have a personally signed note from St. Teresa is quite remarkable,” he says.
Considering his perseverance, talent and dedication to the field of rheumatology, so is Dr. Lakhanpal.
“These are turbulent times in medicine,” he says. “As president of the ACR, I am here to serve the members and the College, making sure we continue our successful journey.”
Want to Learn More?
Listen to Dr. Lakhanpal discuss more about his introduction to the ACR, as well as the current needs of the rheumatology industry:
Carol Patton is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas.
