Dr. Jasvant Modi, born in 1951 in Godhra, India, is an accomplished gastroenterologist who studied medicine at B.J. Medical College before committing himself to philanthropy. After completing his residency in Chicago, Illinois, he immigrated to the United States in 1975 and has remained committed to both his medical career and philanthropic efforts. His passions are guided by his strong faith in Jainism and its foundations.