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Shokri Radpour M.D. FACS

1927 - 2017

Shokri Radpour M.D. FACS obituary, 1927-2017, Carmel, IN

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center – Carmel

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Carmel, Indiana

Shokri Radpour Obituary

Shokri Radpour, MD, FACS

89, of Noblesville, IN, passed away at his home surrounded by family on August 5, 2017. He was born in Rasht, Iran December 2, 1927 to the late Hassan and Ozra Radpour. Devoted and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann Radpour, his sister Atefeh Radpour; daughters Shokrina Beering (Peter); Jackie Rowles (Kevin); Diane Hon (Tim); grandchildren Jamie Sosan Porter (Wes); Amanda Radpour Beering; Kelsey Diane Rowles; Jake Shokri Hon; and great-granddaughter Sydney Porter.

A gifted physician and surgeon, Shokri had a distinguished career as an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon. Fluent in five languages, he graduated top in his class at the University of Tehran, completed residencies in Jersey City, NJ; Louisville, KY; and New York City, NY where he was Chief Resident at the distinguished Kings County Hospital before opening a successful private practice in Kokomo, IN and joining the faculty of the Indiana University School of Medicine. A medical professor since 1962, Shokri was recognized as one of the world's leading otolaryngologists. He was a noted expert in the temporal bone, facial nerves, and various cancers of the ear, nose, throat, and sinuses. Shokri was a Clinical Professor in Otolaryngology at the Indiana University School of Medicine for over 40 years. He retired as the Head of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery for the Roudebush Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis and Professor Emeritus of Clinical Medicine for the Indiana University School of Medicine.

His contributions to his field include the design of a one hand Irrigation and suction instrument (which bears his name) for use in inner ear surgeries. He published over 25 articles, contributed to several medical textbooks, and delivered over 100 presentations, many internationally, to further educate fellow physicians and surgeons. A respected and beloved medical professor, he is known for telling his residents that he was from Missouri, saying "Show Me" in the operating room.He was a member for over 50 years of the American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck surgery, and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

He was awarded the Fowler Award for his ground-breaking discovery of one cause of Bell's Palsy. His research changed the standard of care for Bell's Palsy patients world-wide. In addition to many professional accolades bestowed by his medical peers, he was the President of the American Neurotology Society, Vice-President of Triological Society and Vice-President of the American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, he was a founding member of the American Deafness Research Foundation (now known as the Hearing Health Foundation.He enjoyed traveling and was an avid tennis player; playing twice a week into his 70's. He was named a Sagamore of the Wabash for his contributions to the field of medicine by Indiana Governor Joseph Kernan in 2004.

The family thanks Sharon Fraze, Julie Edwards, Stacey Simerman, and Community Health Network Hospice Care for their compassionate care and support.

Calling will be Friday August 11, 2017, at Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel, 325 East Carmel Drive, from 6-8 p.m. and again Saturday August 12, 2017 from 12-1 p.m. with a funeral service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to: The Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Health Neuroscience Center, Suite 4100, 355 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Please visit flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Aug. 11, 2017.
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You were so good to me. And my EARS. Thank you kind man I'll never forget you.

Patty

June 9, 2019

Dr radpour had surgery on me and 1965 and he saved my life he built me the brand new air drum Master bone and he's a wonderful doctor my name is Jon Jones and I sure miss him I didn't know he passed away it's all just the other day and I sure he was a mighty fine Dr thank you Jon Jones

April 16, 2018

I've just discovered this obituary online. It makes me so very sad. Dr. Radpour was my specialist since I was about 4yrs. old. I adored him and never had fear or doubt during my numerous surgeries. I realize this is belated, but I send my sincere condolences to his family. The world has lost a wonderful man.

Terri Hight

March 1, 2018

Shokri was a good friend. I always looked forward to talking with him at neurotology meetings, and ARO, where he and I were among the few practicing physicians who attended. A loss to all. Condolences to your family.
Ed Monsell

Ed Monsell

September 5, 2017

The Bogle family sends our deepest condolences. We have such fond memories of our friendship with the Radpours and miss the old days of cookouts and conversation on Berkeley Road and 511 W. Taylor Street. Shokri was always there for us, a voice of reason and compassion no matter the circumstances, ranging from meeting us in the ER when April had a bloody nose to being an advisor to Victor throughout his years at IU-Kokomo. We will miss him.

Love,
Fern, Heather and April

Fern Bogle

August 9, 2017

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Calling hours

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325 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN

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325 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032

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