dr. nelson o. aluya

Dr. Nelson O. Aluya is a distinguished U.S.-based internist and pediatrician with over 25 years of experience.

Here's a summary of his impressive background:

Professional Experience: 

• President of Lennox Medical Group New Jersey- Immediate past Chief Medical Officer at Newark Community Health Centers, Inc.
• Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
• Medical Director at Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center (2009)
• Medical Officer at Caduceus—Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2015-2016), where he worked on Ebola consultancy and screening.

Awards and Recognition:

• Ambassador for Peace award by the Universal Peace Federation- Distinguished Humanitarian Award from Paramount Care Centers (2022)
• Four Directions’ 2024 MLK Leadership Award- Black History Champions Award from the Township of Hillside, New Jersey
• Citation from Mr. Eric Adams, the Mayor of New York City (2021)
• New Jersey State Assembly Citation by Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake
• Listed in Marquis Who's Who in America, Biographical Listee (2023-2024)

Leadership Roles:

• National President of the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC)
• Immediate past president of the New Jersey Medical Association (NJMA)
• Former Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA)
• Vice President of Impact Life International, a non-governmental organization with global outreach.

Humanitarian Work:

• Led numerous local and international medical missions in Africa, South America, and the Caribbean
• Provided essential care to underserved communities and migrant families

Dr. Aluya's multifaceted career showcases his medical expertise, passion for humanitarian causes, public health, and leadership, making him a respected figure in the medical and African communities.