Brief
Dr. Poonam Velagapudi wins Mrs Elite Universe USA 2027 in New Jersey
The New York‑based heart specialist added a national pageant title to her medical career.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dr. Poonam Velagapudi, a structural and interventional cardiologist based in New York, was crowned “Mrs Elite Universe USA 2027” at Royal Albert’s Palace in Fords, New Jersey on September 11, 2026, according to Deccan Chronicle.
What happened
The Mrs Universe USA 2027 pageant gathered women from varied professional backgrounds. The final ceremony took place at the New Jersey venue, where Velapgudi received the crown and title.
What the report adds
Deccan Chronicle notes that Velapgudi, originally from Hyderabad, India, completed her medical education at Osmania Medical College and pursued fellowships at the University of Missouri‑Columbia, Brown University and Columbia University. Her clinical focus includes coronary artery disease and heart‑valve conditions, and she emphasizes prevention and patient education.
What was said
Velapgudi said, “Medicine allows me to serve, while fashion allows me to express my creativity. I love that women can embrace different sides of themselves without having to choose just one identity,” as reported by Deccan Chronicle. She also stated, “I believe it is never too late to dream, to reinvent yourself or to discover something new about yourself,” adding that women can be physicians, mothers, leaders, artists or entrepreneurs.
How it came about
Beyond her medical career, Velapgudi walked the runway during New York Fashion Week in September 2026, linking her medical advocacy with a fashion platform. Her pageant platform focuses on raising awareness of cardiovascular disease among women worldwide, encouraging early symptom recognition and regular heart‑health care. She also mentors young women interested in interventional cardiology, a specialty where women represent only 3‑5% of practitioners.
Key facts
- Dr. Poonam Velagapudi was crowned Mrs Elite Universe USA 2027 on September 11, 2026. (deccanchronicle.com)
- The ceremony was held at Royal Albert’s Palace in Fords, New Jersey. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Velapgudi is a structural and interventional cardiologist trained at University of Missouri‑Columbia, Brown and Columbia. (deccanchronicle.com)
- She walked the runway during New York Fashion Week in September 2026. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Her pageant platform promotes women’s heart‑health awareness and mentorship in cardiology. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “Dr Poonam Velagapudi Crowned Mrs Elite Universe USA 2027”
