Dr. Jasvant Modi

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Dr. Jasvant Modi
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EducationB.J. Medical College
OccupationRetired Gastroenterologist

Dr. Jasvant Modi is a retired gastroenterologist who owns four hospitals and supports philanthropy in education and healthcare.[1] His passion for philanthropy and sharing Jainism values through education and healthcare projects extends throughout parts of India and the United States. He endeavors to support communities and inject resources as needed to create healthy, thriving neighborhoods.[2][3][4]

Early life, education, and career

Dr. Jasvant Modi was born in Godhra, India in 1951. He immigrated to the United States in 1975.[5]

Dr. Modi received his medical degree from B.J. Medical College. He completed his residency in Chicago, Illinois. As a medical practitioner, Dr. Modi valued an approach that considered the unique needs of each patient with compassion and empathy.[6] He conducted gastrointestinal consultations, endoscopy procedures, colonoscopies, cancer screenings, treated digestive disorders, and provided follow-up care as part of his practice.[7][8]

Dr. Jasvant Modi retired from gastroenterology in 2014. Since retirement, Dr. Modi acquired four hospitals, with the mission of supporting local communities.[9] Each hospital serves as a community pillar, providing resources that address the needs of their residents.[10][11]

Additional activities

Dr. Jasvant Modi’s wife, Dr. Meera Modi, also practices medicine as an internist. Both are followers of Jainism.[12]

Dr. Modi supports educational and healthcare philanthropic activities in India and the United States. His philanthropic model is based on friends, family, society, and faith.[6][13][14]

In 2023, he donated to the Bhagawan Vasu Pujya Swami Post-Doctoral Fellowship Endowment at the University of Pittsburgh to foster advanced academic research.[15] He also donated to the University of Birmingham to establish a Jainism Studies and Research program.[16] In December 2023, Dr. Modi donated $800,000 to California State University, Northridge to support a professorship program on Jain Studies.[17][18][19][20][21][22]

In 2024, Dr. Jasvant Modi devoted resources and time to a variety of causes and Jainism initiatives. He was a major supporter of the Gyan Mandir at the Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC).[23] He championed the establishment of the Bhagwan Suparshvanatha Endowed Chair in Jain Studies at the University of Colorado Denver and was a donor to the $1 million endowment to the Bhagwan Suvidhinath Chair in Jainism at the California State University, Long Beach.[24][25] He also supported the Bhagwan Mahavira Prakrit Fellowship Program at the International School for Jain Studies and spoke at the school’s online workshop on Brahmi Script.[26][27] In July 2024, Dr. Modi donated $25,000 to the Jain Center of Southern California in Buena Park, California.[28][29]

References

  1. ↑ "Dr. Jasvant Modi - Hard Work With Great Dreams". Thrive Global. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Shah, Bipin A. (17 June 2021). "Candler Receives Gift to Endow Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jain Studies". EIN Presswire. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Ahimsa Day 2023 at the House of Commons". Jainology. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "Dr. Jasvant Modi: Hard Work with Great Dreams". Thrive Global. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "The Power of Giving Back: Dr. Jasvant Modi's Advice on Engaging in Philanthropy and Finding Purpose". The American Reporter. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Bakian, Written in Partnership with Amir (19 July 2023). "The Holistic Approach: Dr. Jasvant Modi's Advice on Blending Jain Dharma with Medical Practices for Enhanced Patient Care - LA Weekly". www.laweekly.com. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Expertise – Dr. Jasvant Modi". drjasvantmodi.net. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Dr. Jasvant Modi Funds CSU's New Jain Studies Endowed Chair | PRUndergroundPRUnderground". www.prunderground.com. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  9. ↑ "Jain Dharma and Education: Dr. Jasvant Modi's Perspective on Infusing Jain Principles in the Academic Realm - New York Weekly". nyweekly.com. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  10. ↑ Modi, Dr Jasvant. "Dr. Jasvant Modi Presented with the 2023 Annual Ahimsa Award for Contributions to Jainism". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jainism and Vegan Eating: Insights from Dr. Jasvant Modi - Wall Street Times". wallstreettimes.com. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  12. ↑ "Dr Jasvant Modi: Helping to promote Jainism, one college at a time". Business Matters. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  13. ↑ Relations, Media (20 May 2024). "Dr. Jasvant Modi Pledges Over $250,000 to SOAS University of London for Innovative Jain Studies Project". EIN Presswire. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  14. ↑ "Jain Ecotheology and Connected Living". usreporter.com. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  15. ↑ Relations, Media (2 June 2023). "Dr. Jasvant Modi Contributes to the Bhagawan Vasu Pujya Swami Post-Doctoral Fellowship Endowment". EIN Presswire. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  16. ↑ Relations, Media (12 July 2023). "Dr. Jasvant Modi Supports University of Birmingham's Key Appointments to Jain Studies Program". EIN Presswire. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  17. ↑ Singh, Hupender (7 December 2023). "Drs. Jasvant & Meera Modi Donate $800K For Jain Studies At CSUN". IndiaWest. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  18. ↑ University, Florida Atlantic. "Dr. Jasvant Modi Contributes $450,000 to Establish Bhagavan Sambhavnath Jain Chair at Florida Atlantic University". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  19. ↑ "Dr. Jasvant Modi Funds Groundbreaking PhD Scholarship in Jain Studies at SOAS University of London | PRUndergroundPRUnderground". www.prunderground.com. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  20. ↑ "Dr. Jasvant Modi Discusses Jainism's Impact on Global Humanitarian Efforts - LA Wire". lawire.com. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  21. ↑ "Dr Jasvant Modi pledges $13 million to promote Jain studies across U.S. universities". Yahoo News. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  22. ↑ "$800K Gift Introduces Jain Studies to CSUN". CSUN Today. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  23. ↑ "Jain Center of Southern California Unveils the Gyan Mandir – A Temple of Knowledge". PRWeb. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  24. ↑ "Dr. Jasvant Modi Supports the Bhagwan Suparshvanatha Endowed Chair in Jain Studies at the University of Colorado". PRUnderground. 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  25. ↑ "California State University Long Beach Hosts Influential Jainism Conference on Environment and Nonviolence". PRUnderground. 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  26. ↑ "Dr. Jasvant Modi Supports Fifth Bhagwan Mahavira Prakrit Fellowship Program Promoting Scholars of Prakrit". PRWeb. 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  27. ↑ "Dr. Jasvant Modi Supports Valedictory Session of ISJS's 15-Day Online Workshop on Brahmi Script". PRUnderground. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  28. ↑ "Arihanta Institute Champions Engaged Jain Studies at Jain Center of Southern California Fundraising Event". EIN Presswire. 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
  29. ↑ Watanabe, Teresa (2 May 2021). "Jain studies finding foothold in higher education". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 June 2025.

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