Healthcare fraternity bids tearful adieu to doctor, wife
Surat: The last rites of renowned Surat-based surgeon Dr. Hitesh Shah and his wife, Amita Shah, were performed in Surat on Monday evening after their remains were transported from Ahmedabad.
Dr. Shah, who ran Smit Hospital in Adajan Patiya, had served the community for over four decades. Their bodies were released to the family after DNA confirmation on Monday morning. A convoy arranged by the state government and Surat district administration brought them to the city. The remains reached their residence in Sujata Society, Rander, around 5pm, before being taken to the Kurukshetra crematorium in Jahangirpura.
The cremation was attended by a large number of medical professionals, including members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the local healthcare fraternity. Local authorities coordinated to ensure a dignified ceremony.
Dr. Shah's two sons, who live in the US, flew to India immediately upon learning of the tragedy.
A graduate of Government Medical College, Surat, Dr. Shah completed his surgical specialization in 1982. Known for his humility, he treated medicine not as a business but a noble service. He would often waive charges for patients unable to pay. A music enthusiast, he regularly attended music classes. His wife, Amita Shah, was known for her ever-smiling presence and love for gardening.
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Surat: The last rites of renowned Surat-based surgeon Dr. Hitesh Shah and his wife, Amita Shah, were performed in Surat on Monday evening after their remains were transported from Ahmedabad. Dr. Shah, who ran Smit Hospital in Adajan Patiya, had served the community for over four decades. Their bodies were released to the family after DNA confirmation on Monday morning. A convoy arranged by the state government and Surat district administration brought them to the city. The remains reached their residence in Sujata Society, Rander, around 5pm, before being taken to the Kurukshetra crematorium in Jahangirpura. The cremation was attended by a large number of medical professionals, including members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the local healthcare fraternity. Local authorities coordinated to ensure a dignified ceremony. Dr. Shah's two sons, who live in the US, flew to India immediately upon learning of the tragedy. A graduate of Government Medical College, Surat, Dr. Shah completed his surgical specialization in 1982. Known for his humility, he treated medicine not as a business but a noble service. He would often waive charges for patients unable to pay. A music enthusiast, he regularly attended music classes. His wife, Amita Shah, was known for her ever-smiling presence and love for gardening.
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