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gentleman

2020 was a difficult year, a well fought year through COVID. The Suburban team worked so well together Dr. Siva once had one of my patients who was taking many pain meds. At discharge, I realized he was sending
and fought through COVID, but never did we know 2021 was going to take away one of our finest doctors them with ibuprofen only. When I questioned him, Dr. Siva responded, “He does not need it, it won’t do him
when we least expected. Dr. Siva, the gentleman with the finest smile, made it possible for some of us to face any good.” The patient did not complain to the changes Dr. Siva made, maybe the patient did not need it, just
COVID through his endless educational tips and motivation. He reminded us daily that we are great and as he assessed the situation. He was a conservative person in medicine and did not believe in taking too much
can do anything. Apart from being an outstanding doctor, he was a caring physician who took great effort or doing too much but in allowing the self to do a lot more than modern medicine. Dr. Siva always called me

to make sure a patient's plan of care is met in a holistic way. Dr. Siva never rounded without the WOW, and Humu instead of Cecilia which I liked.
he went through the home medication list to make sure all medications were reconciled. Most importantly, nicest doctor
he made sure he sought the nurse to always be present if possible. As a nurse, we were so proud of his great I met his wife a few years ago at SGAH pediatric department as a per-diem staff. When I told her
work and came to appreciate it. He always made sure he asked the nurse what they thought about the patient I work at Suburban, she proudly told me her husband works here. It was a joy to meet her and more so
to share with him that I met his beautiful and kind wife. Mrs. Siva was just as friendly as her husband.
and keenly listened to the nurse’s opinion, which he respected greatly. His respect for nurses made him
motivation My heart goes out to you Mrs. Siva and your daughter. I pray you find solace in his beautiful memories
the nicest of our doctors, and it is sad to say goodbye to him in this difficult time. If only prayers could
have kept him longer with us. He will be here with his smile that lights the world.

know how great her dad was and how we are forever grateful for his impact on our lives and those of
After his rounds, Dr. Siva would make time to sit with nurses and find out how we were doing. he left with you and us all. He was a great man, worthy of his profession. Please let your beautiful daughter
He offered direction on how to add to our savings, improve credit scores, when to refinance, our patients at Suburban. It is well, may God be with you and your family. RIP Dr. Siva—Suburban’s
shining star
how to eat healthy and more. He even once told me not to cut off my retirement deduction shining star, until we meet again.
during the COVID times when the hospital announced the hold on contributions. —Humu Cecilia Hassan, R.N.
Dr. Siva told me I would be cheating on myself if I did and explained why. Oh how
go-to person
we will miss him forever. Whenever a nurse in my unit needed clarification about health,
family life or difficult patient needs, Dr. Siva was the go-to person. He never once
complained, always giving with a smile that went a long way to comfort you. >>>

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