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excellent doctor understanding

Dr. Siva had a great sense of humor. As stressful as day-to-day work
is in the hospital, he had a personality that took the care of his patients Dr. Siva was one of the first doctors I really got to know and feel comfortable with when I started my career
as a new nurse at Suburban. He was always so generous with his time and so willing to share his knowledge
seriously but had a relaxed, empathetic approach to all he encountered and understanding of both medicine and people. He and I are the same age, and I think that contributed to
throughout the day. His smile brightened the room. He loved to teach our similar philosophy of the practice of medicine: what we do as doctors and nurses truly matters, but in
me as a case manager working on 4400 back when I was on the floor. the end, so much of the outcome is in the hands of the patient. As he would often say, “In the end the body

He treated the team with respect and collegiality. I am so sorry that he will decide.”
has passed. He was an excellent doctor and friend. He will be missed. generous
One of my fondest memories of Dr. Siva, which is also one
—Donna Tabora, R.N., B.S.N., A.C.M. of the most meaningful in my nursing career, happened one
Assistant Director of Care Coordination, Care Coordination Department day when we had a patient who crashed early in the morning.
We worked together to stabilize her, and although she would
charming some time in the way that matters most — with her family.
later die, we were able to help give her a chance to spend

Later in the afternoon one of the nurses told me Dr. Siva
Very pleasant, kind and soft spoken. I recall our very first encounter when I joined Suburban in July 2019.
He took an instant liking to me and vice versa. I vividly recall an in-depth conversation we had about Turks was on the phone for me. He was on his cell phone on his
way home. He said he called because he had forgotten to
and Caicos and how that was one of his favorite places to visit. He spoke so much about its beauty and tourist tell me that I had done a good job and that he wanted to

activities I should look into and consider doing, “If you can catch a break,” he added and laughed. Surely, I took make sure I knew and to thank me. It was a phone call
his recommendation and travelled there a few months later, excited about the next time I would run into him and a message that I will always remember from a man so
somewhere in the hallway of the hospital. We had a pleasant conversation as I reminisced about the trip, telling many of us will always hold in our hearts.
him all about my experience with all the things he had recommended. willing

soft spoken
He was an all-around great guy with a charming and warm personality. I liked him a lot. A lot. —Linda Simpson, R.N.

I pray for strength and will put his family in my prayers.
—Peju Adekoya, M.D.
Division of Chronic Pain Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine

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