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team player

Dr. Siva was one of the hospitalist team who came regularly to see our patients on 7300—it is such a It is with deep sadness that I write this. The death of
finest
shock that one so young and vibrant is gone already! He will be missed by all the Suburban teams...We on Dr. Siva deeply hurt me and will deeply affect many
7300 Behavioral Health remember him as always being so kind and attentive and such a team player. at Suburban.
Our patients valued him, too. I remember one instance when he came to see a young adult male who had
physician
severely compromised his health with alcohol and drugs he had been abusing. Dr. Siva told him in no Dr. Siva was one of the finest physicians I have met
uncertain terms what the lab values meant and what he could expect in his life if he continued that path. within my nursing profession. As a health care provider,
We were all impressed by his candor and caring, and the young man got better, and as far as we know, I strive to be like him. He was well liked by many.
He was always kind and a joy to be around.
attentive Dr. Siva always had a story to ease the tension within
chose the better path for his life. Dr. Siva cared, and it always showed in his demeanor and in the time
he spent with individual patients. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
—Polly Brody
the room and make work enjoyable. He was never too
Unit Secretary, Behavioral Health Suburban
busy for his patients and staff. He took the time to
listen to patients and other coworkers and make
everyone feel comfortable.
favorite doctor he took the time to know his staff. He knew many staff by name and established a personal relationship.
Our profession is very busy, but as busy as he was,

He was well versed with world cultures, and we spoke of my culture and country, Liberia, many times.
Dr. Siva was one of my favorite doctors to work with. He always took
the time to talk to his patients even if it meant that rounds would take It amazed me how he took interest in his staff.

a while. He respected the nurses he worked with. This is a huge loss I could write a book about how great Dr. Siva was to me as a nurse and many others here at Suburban.
to all of us. May he forever rest in peace. He made everyone feel heard and important. I may forget most of what he said, but I will never forget
— Ashata Gamanga, R.N. the way he made me feel after every encounter with him.
joy to be around

I pray for his family as they go through this difficult time and hope they find some comfort in knowing
that his kindness left a great impact on the lives of many.
— Christine Kroma, R.N.

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