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approachable humbleness
My heart aches at his loss. He was so approachable and pleasant. He was obviously caring. My mother visited me in February 2017. She was curious to know where I worked and who I worked with.
I felt like he was centered and genuine. To quote Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget She met Sudarshan. She cannot forget his kindness and humbleness. She was happy to know that he was
what you said, people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel.” my colleague. I told her about the tremendous loss. She could not believe it. He will be missed!
This is how I see Dr. Siva. What stings for us all at Suburban is that he was one of our own.
My prayers for his family. I cannot forget the snowmageddon we had in January 2016. Three feet of snow blanketed the D.C. region. It
—Renee Davenport, R.R.T. was my rounding week which started on Wednesday. A few hospitalists including Sudarshan and I were unable
to go home and were in the hospital from Thursday to Monday. We were essentially stuck in the hospital due
to treacherous weather. On Monday evening everyone was able to go home except me, as there was still a lot
of snow in Virginia. Sudarshan looked at me and said, “No one will be left behind.” He was so kind and
graciously offered for me to come to his home. I didn’t want to spend another day in the hospital and agreed.
As an emergency physician at Suburban, I had the great pleasure and privilege of working with Dr. Siva
for over 12 years. In the cauldron that the Emergency Department could be, he was always, always helpful. We were in the hospital parking lot when we came across a female physician shoveling the enormous amount
of snow around her car. It was no surprise - Sudarshan immediately helped her shovel the snow, and she was
brilliant able to go home. On the way, his car got stuck in the snow. He got out and shoveled the snow and freed the car.
I am heartbroken. Sudarshan was a brilliant physician, but more than that, he was always calm and
kind to patients, nurses and staff. He will be sorely missed, and I can only regret not having had a
I was welcomed to his warm, cozy home by Neha. Sudarshan sat on the couch and took a small nap. He told
chance to know him outside of the sometimes chaotic ER.
me that he routinely does that. After four days away from my family, I ate a home-cooked meal. I cannot forget
—Fred Thaler, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. (retired)
the delicious chana masala Neha had made. I had a good night’s sleep after so many days. I cannot forget his
generosity and kindness. He and Neha treated me like his family. He was my big brother. He was my sounding
board. I will miss him. gracious
—Shanthi Nadar, M.D.
I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I cannot forget his warm and friendly smile that makes
friendly smile
you feel at ease when he is around. His dedication to his work will always be remembered.
My deep sympathy and prayers for him and his beloved family. May you rest in peace Dr. Siva.
—Pamela Guarin, R.N.
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