Harmohinder Singh Bhatia
1947-2017
It is with profound sadness that we announce our father's passing on July 7, 2017. Harmohinder S. Bhatia, M.D., FACC, FACL, FSCAI. Our father, will always be remembered as being a generous, loving and dedicated father. Professionally, he was an exceptional cardiologist in Northwest Houston where he first began his practice in 1979.
He is survived by his son, Paul (Alejandra) and grandchildren,
Catherine Victoria, Gabriel, Mateo and son, Josh (Amy) with grandchildren, Liam Cole Singh, Owen James Singh and Evie Lynne Marie. He is also survived by one brother, Jatinder (Simi) and a niece, Minni, and nephew Nikku. He leaves many friends and a fraternity of brothers from his medical school as well as his beloved dog, Buda.
He received his medical degree from Christian Medical College Ludhiana in 1970.
Dr. Bhatia earned his Fellowships in Cardiology as marks of distinction attesting to his character, ethics and his personal excellence in his practice of cardiology.
Along with Dr. Bhatia's stellar academic achievements, our father was a gifted doctor who possessed a great love, compassion and kindness for his patients. He never refused a patient who could not afford proper care. Care was always provided unconditionally for those in need. This is how we knew our father. He saved people's lives.
Dr. Bhatia was the Founder of Houston Northwest Medical Center. He worked alone, day and night for five years until he took on his first associate.
Our father also loved to play golf. He was a joy to play with because he simply enjoyed playing the game with his friends and sons. He rarely kept score, rarely followed the rules and always had a great time.
He never told a joke that he, himself, didn't find funny. So he laughed, often. His wit was sharp and his smile infectious.
Dr. Bhatia was a voracious reader and could hold conversations on a variety of subjects. He was fascinated by the universe, the laws of physics, politics, history, automobiles and much more. Speaking with him was meaningful.
The truest thing we can write about our father is that he touched so many people's lives that this world is now a better place for his passionate service to humanity.
Dr. Bhatia will be missed and his absence will always be felt.
Memorial Services will be held privately.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 14, 2017.

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Andrew Wells

September 22, 2018

I was so sad to learn of Dr. Bhatia's passing. he was]an excellent physician and an even better person. I was under his care in 2015-2017 and he always took the time to invite me to his computer and teach me about precisely what we were reviewing on the screen. This type of time sacrifice and empathy seems to be missing today. He will be greatly missed and I am a better person for having known him.

Ricardo De Silva

March 26, 2018

He was my Cardiologist of 10 years, he saved my life 4 times - performed angioplasty and stents 4 times. I'm very saddened of his passing, if anyone could tell me what cemetery he was buried so I can pay my respect to this wonderful friend and doctor. By then I can have my closure. +RIP Dr. Bhatia

Linda Gengo

January 4, 2018

Dr. Bhatia was a wonderful person who was dedicated to caring for his patients. My parents were under his care. My mother lived 25 years longer thanks to Dr. Bhatia. Each visit she would come home & tell the joke she heard from him but could never remember the punch line. My daddy always had one for him & to this day, I can hear them laughing. Dr. Bhatia cared for his patients as well as their family. He had a heart of gold, a laughter one will never forget and a huge smile.

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He touched so many lives in so many ways. He will truly be missed by many.

Ray Patel

August 31, 2017

Saddened to hear his demise.

August 28, 2017

It's with great sadness of hearing the loss of such a great doctor. I too have been helped by him to extend life.He has been someone to really listen to a patient and take it into consideration. Best ever!
God speed to you rest in peace.

Sharon Boone

August 24, 2017

I am truly saddened at the loss of a wonderful person and an amazing doctor. I worked for him in the early 1980s..he was the smartest man I knew. He was so generous and genuine...he never wanted me to ask patients for money. God Speed Dr. Bhatia, I'm a better person for having known you!

Isaac Mata

July 21, 2017

Dr. Bhatia saved my life 15 years ago while he was on call at the hospital the day of my first heart attack. Then again 1 1/2 years later after fully completing a stress test in his office I had another. He personally pushed me in a wheel chair, while his nurse Linda was spraying nitro in my mouth, form his office to the hospital.
Every visit to his office was like going to see an old friend. He always had a story to share and joked about our wheel chair day.He would also remind me that he was younger than me by a couple of months.
It was a sad day when Sabrina told me he had passed away. I will truly miss him and wish I could thank him one more time for the extended life he has given me.

July 20, 2017

He was an amazing doctor and even more amazing person. He will truly be missed. Coleen Corley LVN

July 19, 2017

Dr Bhatia saved my Mother over 30 years ago I never forgot his kindness and great skill as a doctor. I wish all of his family peace in this sad time.

James Fallon

July 19, 2017

I was a patient of Dr. Bhatia since 2004. He was a good doctor who was always calm. I was shocked and saddened to hear. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends. Thanks to Sabrina for informing me.

Amy Bhatia

July 18, 2017

We miss you. Our lives are forever changed by your absence. You were a good man, grandpa, dad, doctor, and friend. Always with a smile and a laugh. Always willing to help in any way you could. Thank you for showing us love and support all these years. I know you're fixing everyone tea in heaven, laughing at your own jokes, and leaving your socks everywhere. Rest In Peace, sweet Grandpa, and know that you are loved.

Tim O'Dell

July 18, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Bhatia's passing. I have been a patient of his for 21 years. I found out just today from Sabrina. I will always treasure his memory.

William Love

July 18, 2017

I am so very sorry, didn't know of his passing until today, when Sabrina called.
I have been a patient of his for over 10 years and have had nothing but the highest regard for him.

Arland & Ann Metzger

July 18, 2017

Dr. Bhatia's Family, Friends and Co-workers, My wife and I were both patients of Dr. Bhatia. He was a fun, warm, caring and very intelligent Doctor. He saved my life by preforming a heart cath on me. I was so bad he put me in a ambulance and sent me to Methodist Hospital for a quadruple bypass. I will be forever grateful to him for what he did for me. Dr. Bhatia will be Greatly Missed! God Bless Y'all! We will pray for you.

Our Deepest Condolences,
Arland & Ann Metzger

July 17, 2017

I saw Dr. Bhatia a few day before his passing as a patient. He was my Cardiologist for many years and also attended to my late wife. He often shared stories with me about his colleagues and sometime the struggles that he faced. He was warm and caring physician with a great sense of humor and I will miss him greatly.

I want express my sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed by many.

Steve French
Oak Ridge North, TX

Dung Nguyen

July 17, 2017

I'm very sorrowed for the loss of the family. He was the best Doctor that I had ever worked with. My deepest heartfelt condolences to Dr. Bhatia's family.

Sardar D Khan, MD

July 16, 2017

I knew Harmohinder since 1980 as we started our consultant practice together in the same office and with same staff. He was quite dedicated Cardiologist and cared deeply about his patients. After few years we departed as he started his cardiology group practice and I continued my Gastroenterology practice. Our friendship lasted for years. Whenever I needed good advise I will call him and respond with same generosity as the day we first me in 1980.
My deepest Condolence to his family and may God bless him and his soul rest in piece.

Mammen & Denise Mathew

July 16, 2017

We have the most wonderful memories of Bhatia from our younger days in New York and when he lived in New Jersey and then moved to Houston. He was a warm and generous friend and so much fun! Whenever we were all ready to go out, hed ask just how handsome he looked. We remember his great joy when his sons were born - he could not have been more proud of everything that Paul and Josh said and did. We are so sad that he is no longer here and send our condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Bhatia.

Mary Yancey

July 15, 2017

I am so sadden about the passing of Dr. Bhatia. He was my heart doctor for many years and I thought he was the greatest! I saw him last in 2014 when I moved from Houston. RIP Doctor and God bless your family. My sister, Alice Bennett sends her sympathy too.

July 14, 2017

There are few people of whom i can say I owe my life. Dr. Bhatia responded to an emergency room call, I was suffering chest pains. Dr. Bahtia diagnosed gurd and prescribed appropriate medication. As I was very overweight and had high blood pressure, he advised a cardiac exam, including a nuclear stress test which showed a complete blockage an important coronary artery. A stent fixed it and is still functioning today. I have enjoyed 20+ years of healthy and vigorous life since meeting Dr. Bhatia. Over the years we developed a close and personal friendship which I will always treasure. Although we were from different religious traditions, we prayed together and discussed the nature of of the Creator of the Universe. I am very sure that He has a special place in eternity for this wonderful. caring. loving, and compassionate man. My deepest heartfelt condolences to Dr. Bhatia's family and especially his longtime and devoted assistant Sabrina.

Phillip A Johnson

July 14, 2017

In 2015, after I had turned 80,a doctor with pen & paper in hand asked me, "To what do you attribute the fact that you have the body of a man 20 years younger than you?" FLASHBACK: March, 1991- I had severe chest pain. My wife, Nancy, who worked in administration at Houston NW Medical Center, rushed me to the nearest ER. ASAP, she transferred me to the care of Dr. Harmohinder Bhatia, the very best cardiologist anywhere. I was 56 and had never had health complications. When Dr. Bhatia said, "If you want to live, you must quit smoking," I did, then & there. He performed a perfect angioplasty procedure. This was a life changing event for me. Since then, I have worked out 4 - 6 hours/week, eaten right, and have been blessed with a happy, pain free life. I am thankful for my Savior's "Wake-up Call" on March 16, 1991, and for His messenger, Dr. Bhatia. Thank God for the life of Dr. Bhatia. Dr. Bhatia, may you rest in peace, Sir, and one day, we shall meet again, on the other side! Our prayers are with Dr. Bhatia, his family, and friends. - God's Speed, Phil Johnson Sr. - Pinehurst, TX -

Travis Kankey

July 14, 2017

In May 1981 I had a significant cardiac event (LAD, widowmaker) at age 38. Dr. Bhatia was summoned to help with my malady- praise God for that. He literally "camped out" in the ICU at Northwest Hospital for the next five days. His acumen and devotion to his calling was exceptional and shall we say top shelf. After recovery we grew a great friendship for 36 years. Dr. Bhatia was always attentive, kind, compassionate and concerned as he shared his expertise and knowledge with his patients in an understanding and professional manner. He will surely be missed. My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends.

Ruben Gonzales

July 14, 2017

I just learned about Doctor Bhatia's passing. He has been my cardiologist from my first episode at age 35. I'm 72 now and we always joked about being one of his first patients and how well I have done. We loved comparing our lives, growing old . He was a wonderful doctor and great friend. I will miss him and now wonder who I will select to take care of me. God speed Harmohinder, rest peacefully.

July 14, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at HOSEA 13:14 L Ohio

Brenda LeLay

July 14, 2017

Praying for you and your family at the loss of Dr. B. I worked with him when I was Director of Operations of Northwest Diagnostic Clinic. I remember his smile and your tribute was quite touching. I know he touched many lives. Rest in Peace, Dr. Bhatia.

Warren and Yvonne Waggoner

July 14, 2017

My wife, Yvonne, and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Harmohinder, a very dear friend, neighbor and confidant. We moved to a home across the street from Harmohinder and Ann Marie in 1981. Our friendship began after we purchased a new Cadillac soon after we moved into our home. Harmohinder had a similar blue Cadillac Coupe. He and I went to many auto auctions and shows during those early years. He often came home with one or more fine automobiles including some real treasures. One year, Ann Marie, bought him a new Porsche for his birthday. The car arrived early and we readily kept this beautiful car in our garage until his birthday arrivedsuch fun.

During these years, we both had young children and enjoyed many evenings together having pizza (and beverage) discussing a wide range of topics on politics, community happenings and world events. He was so generous with his many friends with his time, talent and treasureall with that warm smile. He always lovingly referred to Ann Marie as My Seetie One. Harmohinder's love of life, family, golf and fine automobiles was contagious! Dr. Bhatia, an excellent cardiologist who significantly advanced cardiology care in northwest Houston left an indelible mark on the lives of so many.

We miss you. Farewell dear friend.

Faith McLernan Williams

July 14, 2017

I stumbled on this sad news this morning and I am shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Bhatia's passing. He was my Mother's doctor from the early 80s until her death in 1997. I will always remember his kindness to me and to my Mother during difficult times in the hospital. We met again in 2009 or so when he was the cardiologist for my Father-in-law and again his kind caring is what stuck me most. I loved how he loved his patients, staff and that lovely dog Buda who often accompanied him to work. His laughter was infectious and his contribution to the lives of so many people is irreplaceable. You will be missed and remembered with love always.

Leigh Brown

July 13, 2017

Dr. Bhatia never walked into our cath lab without a smile and a wise crack. I tried to always have a cup of hot tea waiting for him, and when I would walk back into my office, I would see a Styrofoam container waiting for me where he had brought me breakfast. I could never find my reading glasses because he would borrow them and forget to bring them back. We celebrated his 60th birthday in the cath lab with a goodie bag full of gifts, one of which was a salmon-colored golf shirt. Soon after, he came in wearing that shirt, and when we commented on how nice it looked on him, his response was, "I know. Don't you wish you looked this good?" He sent me flowers to cheer me up when I was going through a difficult time. He told me once he wouldn't charge his patients their co-pay if they had to wait for him more than 15 minutes. After his grandchildren were born, the first thing he'd do when he walked in the door would be pull out his phone to show us pictures and brag about what all they could say and do. He absolutely adored them. Some days, after procedures (if it was too cold, rainy, or late to play golf), he would come park himself in my office and we would just shoot the breeze about any and everything. And no one laughed harder at his jokes than he did.

His kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and dedication to his patients and his profession will always be the things I think of as I remember him. He was one of the good guys, a truly decent human being. A light has gone out for me with his passing, and my heart aches for his family and the patients he loved so much.

Goodbye, Dr. B. I will miss you.

Deb Dousay

July 13, 2017

Thank you for saving my life , Dr B. You will be sorely missed by the masses! Your Watch is over -Rest Easy❤

Roy Horne

July 13, 2017

I was a patient of Dr. Bhatia for over 22 years. Such a kind and good person and great Cardiologist. I always enjoyed my appointments with him and his genuine concern for me and each patient he had. I loved hearing all of his stories and especially about his golf game that he so enjoyed. A wonderful staff that he always joked around with and gave them a hard time, but were all so good to him and the patients. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and may Dr. Bhatia rest in peace.

Robert Ramsey

July 13, 2017

Dr. Bhatia was my cardiologist for approximately 20 years and my personal life saver, as it was he who diagnosed the immediate need for by-pass surgery during catheterization 18 years ago. Not only was he an excellent, dedicated doctor, he was also a marvelous human being who loved people without question. I will surely miss him and his wonderful smile, not to mention his skill. Judge Robert L. Ramsey.

Charlotte Page

July 13, 2017

Dr. Bhatia came into my life at a crucial moment and was a delightful person with such care to those he helped. I'm saddened he left so young. May the comfort of Jehovah cover his family at this time.

Harley Spencer

July 13, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janet Green

July 12, 2017

My heart is truly broken. Dr. Bhatia has been my cardiologist since 1983. We have been through so much with him also being my parent's cardiologist. We shared the same birthday and had just made plans to share our birthday this year. I've been with him through all of his ups and downs and always knew he was the one keeping me going. God bless his sons and grandchildren as they grieve and give them strength to know that he loved you so much.

Jasbir Chugh

July 12, 2017

Heartfelt condolences. RIP Harmohinder Bhatia.

Dawn Santos

July 12, 2017

I'm saddened for a life ended far too soon. Dr. Bhatia was a kind and gentle soul; he took great care of his patients and was monumental in helping me to develop strength and confidence in my early nursing career...I will always have fond memories. Rest in peace, dear Dr. Bhatia; you will be missed by many!

Stuart Zykorie

July 12, 2017

Harmohinder was a heart mender who cared deeply about his patients. My deepest condolences to the family and may his soul Rest In Peace.

Pat Martin

July 12, 2017

My husband and I will miss Dr. Bhatia's gentle smile. He was an outstanding Cardiologist. Rest In Peace.

Teresa Dodds

July 12, 2017

Dr. Bhatia was a kind, caring, and generous man. He wasn't a man of many words, but he got his message across. He was always on the go, with tea in hand. Dr. Bhatia was a highly respected cardiologist, a loving dad, and a great teacher. I smile, thinking back to my years of being his office nurse.

Catherine Ann Marie (Bhatia) LaCasse

July 12, 2017

I was married to Dr. Bhatia for over twenty-five years. The road toward being
Founder of North Houston Cardiology Center was not an easy one. He started his practice in 1979. He worked alone night and day for five years while I did insurance papers at night when I put our two babies to sleep. They were difficult times as there was discrimination in 1979. Despite that we believed in his ability and know that sooner or later his excellence would be noticed. And, it was. He was a profound doctor and many patients will
always be grateful for his ability to send them home to live on for many years.
Many young co-workers will also remember him because of his inspiration
to their future.

"Under the wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me be.
Glad did I live and gladly die,
And I laid me down with a will.

You will be always loved and remembered by so many lives that you have
touched.

Andi Zykorie

July 12, 2017

So very sorry for your tragic loss. May peace be with you and may he Rest In Peace.

Nicole White

July 12, 2017

Dr Bhatia there are no words to express the pain I feel. You were my friend and my confidite. You taught me how to be a professional nurse and exceed nomatter what I do.I will miss you so much. We have been friends for over 20 years. Joshua and Paul love you guys to pieces. You are gone but will never be forgotton. Your friend forver...From my heart.

Macye Tapp

July 12, 2017

So sorry to hear of Dr Bhatia's passing. He was a gentle soul and a very sweet man who I worked with professionally, and went to as a patient. He always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers to his family, with only the good memories remaining.

Jolene Booker

July 12, 2017

I worked with Dr. Bhatia for many years in the Cath Lab. He was an amazing Cardiologist. I will remember those years and smile. He will be missed!! May you rest in peace dear Dr. B. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

SCOTT S.

July 11, 2017

Rest in Peace my Good Friend! Everything I've learned in my career, you were there for me, patiently guiding me through. The way you cared for your staff and especially your paitents was such a unique and genuine experience to be a part of. Ill never forget you making me feel like family in the OR, acutal family. Im gonna miss you pops.... God Bless You.

Michaela Herbert

July 11, 2017

I've worked for Dr.Bhatia on and off since 1997. I'm so very sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful cardiologist, father, grandfather and friend. Oh how he doted on his dog "Buddha", brought him to work on so many occasions. "Thanks for nothing" was his favorite thing to say when you did something for him . He was truly a unique human being with a heart of gold. I will miss him.

Amy Hardin

July 11, 2017

I am at a loss for words right now. A beautiful soul has gone far too soon. My thoughts and prayers are will you all at this difficult time. Harmohinder was a lovely person and the world is less bright without him in it. May he rest in peace.

July 11, 2017

Dr Bhatia was an amazing Cardiologist. I adored this man. Cindy Henning

July 11, 2017

Dr, Bhatia was our cardiologist for many years We will miss his sense of humor and his kindness to us You have our deepest sympathy Pat and Georgia McKernan

Dj Hainey

July 11, 2017

So sorry for your lost ,my thoughts and prayers are with his family

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