About

Dr. Abdul Wahhab: A Beacon of the Community

Dr. Abdul Wahhab is a remarkable individual whose life is a testament to resilience, kindness, and dedication. Born in July 1939 in the small village of Kureji, District Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India, he rose from humble beginnings to achieve extraordinary success. After completing his early education in UP, he graduated in botany, zoology, and human physiology from the University of Calcutta, located in West Bengal's historic capital city. Following his family’s move to Pakistan, Dr. Wahhab pursued an M.B.B.S degree from Nishtar Medical College in Multan, Pakistan, graduating in 1964. He entered into marriage with Zarina Wahhab without even meeting her beforehand, forming a partnership that would bless them with three accomplished daughters. In 1967, after passing the ECFMG (Examination of Foreign Medical Graduates), Dr. Wahhab embarked on a new chapter of his life in the United States. In January 1968, he arrived in Albany, NY, and completed a one-year internship at Memorial Hospital in Albany. He then pursued a four-year surgical residency at New Rochelle Hospital and Medical Center in New Rochelle, New York. Wahhab's professional journey spanned over four decades in New York and Pottsville, Pennsylvania, where he served as a medical surgeon from 1972 to 2019. During this time, he treated over 10,000 patients, earning widespread respect and admiration for his compassionate care and dedication to his craft. Beyond his medical career, Dr. Wahhab is an artist at heart. Inspired by nature and Arabic calligraphy, he cultivated a passion for art that became a source of inspiration for children, youth, and professionals alike. Over the past 35 years, he has used his all artwork as a means of giving back to the community, including organizing art auctions to support 9/11 memorials, individuals, institutions, educations and other charitable causes. As a neighbor and admirer, I nd it impossible to capture the full essence of Dr. Wahhab's contributions in just a few words—it would take a book to do his legacy justice. It is my honor to know and serve alongside Dr. Wahhab, a true beacon of our community. We are proud to announce his upcoming 7th Art Auction in the Capital District of NY soon. All proceeds will go toward supporting people in need and various institutions, continuing Dr. Wahhab's incredible legacy of service and generosity. It's our privilege, God gives us a chance to show his artwork to the youth, adults, parents and community on how hobbies can contribute to peoples and institutions in need besides our professional career.

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Education

Updated : 17 Sep 2024

Dr. Abdul Wahhab was born in July 1939, in the small village of Kureji, District Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India. He earned his M.B.B.S. degree in 1964 from Nishtar Medical College in Multan, Pakistan, after completing his undergraduate studies in Botany, Zoology, and Human Physiology in Calcutta, India. In 1967, Dr. Wahhab passed the ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) Examination and, in January 1968, began his medical career in the United States. He completed a one-year internship at Albany Memorial Hospital in Albany, New York, followed by a four-year surgical residency. In 1973, he moved to Pottsville, Pennsylvania, where he established his private medical practice. Prior to that, he gained valuable experience at New Rochelle Hospital and Medical Center in New York.

Career

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Painting

01 Jan 2050

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Award

01 Jan 2050

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Art4Cause
1st Auction :
Remodeling of the emergency room Hospital in Pottsville and Warner clinic.

2nd Auction :
Victims of 9/11 families, American Red Cross & Local Islamic Education center.

3rd Auction :
Remodel the whole hospital lobby of Goods Samaritan Hospital. which later on renamed as Dr Abdul Wahhab lobby.

4th Auction :
Breast cancer patients prevention and treatment for the Breast cancer society.

5th Auction :
The Lehigh Valley Hospital offers nursing school scholarships annually, funded by proceeds from an auction. Additionally, a portion of the auction's funds is donated to the Pottsville Foundation, which provides support to individuals in need.

6th Auction :
Dr. Abdul Wahhab has generously donated to numerous organizations, including Annur Islamic School in Schenectady, the Islamic Center of the Capital District (ICCD), Vision, the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation for scholarships, a local basketball team, a local church, and the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA). He has supported many more causes, though he humbly notes it’s difficult to recall them all. All these contributions are counted as part of the 6th Auction.

Dr. Wahhab's 7th Auction will be coming soon to the Capital District of New York.
Appreciation

Awards and Certification

  • Awards
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Certificate of Honour

Certification

Certificate of Surgery

Certification

Surgical Anniversary

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The All 1st to 6th Auction

We couldn't have successfully completed the 1st through 6th Auctions without the support of art lovers and humanitarians who are dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities across the state of New York and Pennsylvania

7th Auction will be Capital District of New York

We are excited to announce our upcoming 7th auction soon, which will take place in the Capital District of New York



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