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bright light Humble. Kind. Centered. Giving. Healer. Loyal. Friend. As I try to put into words my thoughts about Dr. Siva,
guidance

Dr. Siva was always such a bright light when he walked onto our Oncology Unit. One day, I was training a
new nurse in her first weeks of orientation. She was so nervous about presenting the patient in multidisciplinary
rounds, which is always nerve-wracking for new graduate nurses. I was excited when we saw Dr. Siva was our these words initially come to mind in describing this most gentle soul.
patients’ doctor that day. We rounded with the team, and he was so kind and gave her pointers, making it such What a privilege it has been to have worked with and become friends with him. His talents as a physician
a pleasant first experience. After we saw our patients, we stopped rounds and started talking. Somehow, the were apparent. His calm demeanor accompanied him to each patient room. Dr. Siva had an amazing

conversation led us to Dr. Siva giving us pointers on how to invest money and set ourselves up successfully bedside manner. It was apparent that patients felt at ease talking with him. He had a knack for establishing
for retirement. We were laughing since we are far from retirement, but it was so kind that he cared enough to trust with his patients and exuding a sense that they could count on him to take care of them.
take the time out of his busy day to talk to us and give us such great advice. I remember, specifically, he gave In the many years having worked and rounded with Dr. Siva, I never tired of his thorough review of a patient’s
loyal
us the example that if we stopped buying $5 coffee every day and invested that money, we could be millionaires medications, meticulously reviewing with each patient the medications they were taking to have a precise
someday. I’m still working on following that coffee advice, but I think of his many words of wisdom he history. It was always my impression that he was most talented at his ability to be spot-on as a diagnostician.
generously shared all the time. He knew before tests were back or imaging read what
—Kimberly Clark, R.N., B.S.N. he was treating. His sense of calm alone appeared

Suburban Hospital, Oncology NCII to comfort patients and their families. He had an
amazing ability to treat the whole person, body
and mind.
upbeat talent
I was often touched by his caring, self-deprecating
approach. He never gloated. He never sought
Outside of Sudarshan’s always-pleasant upbeat demeanor, he worked with my brother Frank Trinh,
also ID, who was with us before Dr. Pyrgos came aboard. He always asked about my brother, who is now attention or craved reward. He was content to show
in San Jose in a more scheduled practice as a county employee. I saw him for the last time at the end of up, do his work and take care of his patients.
pleasant
March, and he was as upbeat and animated as usual. My sincere condolences to his family on our behalf. His presence is felt every day, his guidance as well.

— Phuong D Trinh, M.D. He made work a better place. I am forever grateful
Montgomery Infectious Disease Associates for having known him and thankful for the wisdom
he shared.

—Jody Youngstrom

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