| Manolo B. Apanay, M. D. Morrow, Georgia Filipino "Mayor" of Atlanta, Georgia Physician - Surgeon |
Manny was born in Rizal, Nueva Ecija, son of Elpidio R. Apanay
and the former Filomena Bunag of Gapan, Nueva Ecija. Manolo
finished his secondary education from the National University in
Manila. After completion of his medical degree in 1963 from the
prestigious University of Santo Thomas Medical School in Manila,
Dr. Manolo Bunag Apanay departed for America to continue his
medical training at Crawford W. Long Hospital of Emory University
in Atlanta, Georgia. The Peach State of the Deep South so
captivated Dr. Apanay, he decided to establish his medical
practice to be centered in that vicinity. Thus, Dr. Apanay started
creating his own "little domain” and holds the undisputed title of
the "Filipino Connection" in the Southern part of America and
"Filipino Mayor" of Atlanta.
Known among his classmates at UST as a serious and
determined individual, Manolo or Manny, as he wants to be called -
( “Not Dr. Apanay pleeeease”, says a Georgian Filipina with a
typical heavy Southerner accent) - diligently took all the required
basic and advance training in the medical field including a two-
year military stint.
With Crawford W. Long Hospital as his base of operations, Manny
and the former Filomena Bunag of Gapan, Nueva Ecija. Manolo
finished his secondary education from the National University in
Manila. After completion of his medical degree in 1963 from the
prestigious University of Santo Thomas Medical School in Manila,
Dr. Manolo Bunag Apanay departed for America to continue his
medical training at Crawford W. Long Hospital of Emory University
in Atlanta, Georgia. The Peach State of the Deep South so
captivated Dr. Apanay, he decided to establish his medical
practice to be centered in that vicinity. Thus, Dr. Apanay started
creating his own "little domain” and holds the undisputed title of
the "Filipino Connection" in the Southern part of America and
"Filipino Mayor" of Atlanta.
Known among his classmates at UST as a serious and
determined individual, Manolo or Manny, as he wants to be called -
( “Not Dr. Apanay pleeeease”, says a Georgian Filipina with a
typical heavy Southerner accent) - diligently took all the required
basic and advance training in the medical field including a two-
year military stint.
With Crawford W. Long Hospital as his base of operations, Manny
moved from one position to another. First, he started as a Rotating Intern, then as a General Surgery
Resident at both C.W. Long Hospital and the Grady Hospital which are both part of Emory University. After
completion of his Preceptorship in General Surgery under Dr. J.C. Tanner, in 1969 he enlisted in the United
States Army Medical Corps (USAMC) in order to finalize his training in General Surgery. He served for one
year in the Republic of Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam War as a doctor with USAMC, In 1971, after
completing his formal advance training, he resigned from the Army with an officer rank of a major.
“Ever since I can remember, Manny has been identified here in Atlanta, Georgia as a center-of-influence
among Filipinos," related one of the officers of the Filipino American Association of Greater Atlanta. “He has
been a friend to all Filipinos and had served as president of the statewide association for two terms. One
term in 1976 and again in 1985.”
“Manny is always available to give a helping hand to his compatriots. He gives his time and expertisewhen
needed and is very generous when it comes to financial assistance,” observed another Filipino doctor from
Georgia. “He is our OT (old-timer) here. He was the president of the Philippine-American Association of
Georgia in 1986 and 1987. He is very active in civic, cultural and medical activities both locally and statewide.”
Manolo's successful medical practice is located in Jonesboro, Clayton County since 1971. In addition to his
private practice, he also serves as the General Surgeon at Clayton General Hospital, Henry General Hospital
and South Fulton Hospital.
Finding time to relax is Manolo’s problem. But in spite of his tight schedule, Manolo makes sure that he
generously contributes his expertise and leadership talents not only to the Filipino community but to the
general public as well. Some of the organizations that he has been actively participating are the Philippine
American Medical Association of Georgia where he served as president and also as President of Clayton
Fayette Medical Association. He is a Delegate to the Medical Association of Georgia House of Delegates
since 1982 and also a Delegate to the Association of Philippine Physicians in America. He was the co-
founder and currently Board Member of the Asian Pacific American Council of Georgia, a member of the
Board of Directors of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and a Board Member of the Atlanta Folks,
Inc., a cultural group in Atlanta.
In addition, Manolo is an active member of the Southern Medical Association, Society of Philippine Surgeons
in America, American College of International Physicians and the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons.
“What is amazing is that whenever Dr. Manolo Apanay is unable to attend a meeting of any of the above
organizations, his absence is noticed,” quipped another Filipino community leader from the Peach State. “His
input is always solicited not only by his fellow-Filipinos but by all."
His wife, the former Gloria Cox of Beckley, West Virginia is a registered nurse and is also a real estate broker.
They have three children: Manny, Jr., 25; Lisa, 23 and David, 19. The Apanays reside in fashionable Morrow, a
residential suburb of Atlanta.
Resident at both C.W. Long Hospital and the Grady Hospital which are both part of Emory University. After
completion of his Preceptorship in General Surgery under Dr. J.C. Tanner, in 1969 he enlisted in the United
States Army Medical Corps (USAMC) in order to finalize his training in General Surgery. He served for one
year in the Republic of Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam War as a doctor with USAMC, In 1971, after
completing his formal advance training, he resigned from the Army with an officer rank of a major.
“Ever since I can remember, Manny has been identified here in Atlanta, Georgia as a center-of-influence
among Filipinos," related one of the officers of the Filipino American Association of Greater Atlanta. “He has
been a friend to all Filipinos and had served as president of the statewide association for two terms. One
term in 1976 and again in 1985.”
“Manny is always available to give a helping hand to his compatriots. He gives his time and expertisewhen
needed and is very generous when it comes to financial assistance,” observed another Filipino doctor from
Georgia. “He is our OT (old-timer) here. He was the president of the Philippine-American Association of
Georgia in 1986 and 1987. He is very active in civic, cultural and medical activities both locally and statewide.”
Manolo's successful medical practice is located in Jonesboro, Clayton County since 1971. In addition to his
private practice, he also serves as the General Surgeon at Clayton General Hospital, Henry General Hospital
and South Fulton Hospital.
Finding time to relax is Manolo’s problem. But in spite of his tight schedule, Manolo makes sure that he
generously contributes his expertise and leadership talents not only to the Filipino community but to the
general public as well. Some of the organizations that he has been actively participating are the Philippine
American Medical Association of Georgia where he served as president and also as President of Clayton
Fayette Medical Association. He is a Delegate to the Medical Association of Georgia House of Delegates
since 1982 and also a Delegate to the Association of Philippine Physicians in America. He was the co-
founder and currently Board Member of the Asian Pacific American Council of Georgia, a member of the
Board of Directors of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and a Board Member of the Atlanta Folks,
Inc., a cultural group in Atlanta.
In addition, Manolo is an active member of the Southern Medical Association, Society of Philippine Surgeons
in America, American College of International Physicians and the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons.
“What is amazing is that whenever Dr. Manolo Apanay is unable to attend a meeting of any of the above
organizations, his absence is noticed,” quipped another Filipino community leader from the Peach State. “His
input is always solicited not only by his fellow-Filipinos but by all."
His wife, the former Gloria Cox of Beckley, West Virginia is a registered nurse and is also a real estate broker.
They have three children: Manny, Jr., 25; Lisa, 23 and David, 19. The Apanays reside in fashionable Morrow, a
residential suburb of Atlanta.
Washington D.C. Since 1987
Washington D.C. Since 1987
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