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Ram Krishna Obituary
December 12, 1945 - April 17, 2023
On April 17, 2023, Dr. Ram R. Krishna passed away peacefully at the age of 77 after having lived an extraordinary life of service. Dr. Krishna earned his medical degree in India and completed his residency in general surgery and orthopedics at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident of Orthopedics.
Dr. Krishna went on to a long, distinguished career as an orthopedic surgeon in private practice in Yuma, Arizona. In addition to his thriving practice, Dr. Krishna spent his life devoted to leadership and community service. He served as Chief of Staff for the South East Arizona Medical Center, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the South East Arizona Medical Center, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Yuma Regional Medical Center, Chair of Surgery at Yuma Regional Medical Center, President of the Yuma County Medical Society, President of the Arizona Medical Board, President of the Karnataka State Medical and Dental Alumni Association, Executive Committee Member of the Arizona Orthopedic Society, Director of the Federation of State Medical Boards, Chairman of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, and was appointed as a Regent on the Arizona Board of Regents overseeing Arizona's three public universities. He was named Citizen of the Year by the Arizona Asian American Association and received the Distinguished Service Award from the Arizona Medical Association.
Dr. Krishna is survived by his wonderful wife Meera, and his proudest achievements, his daughters: Sunita, a superior court judge, and Rupa, a family practice physician. He is also survived by his loving sons-in-law Manuel, an attorney, and Jason, an interventional radiologist, who he treated like his own sons, and three beautiful grandchildren who he adored. He will be forever missed by his family and numerous friends and colleagues. As an expression of sympathy, please consider donating to Hospice of the Valley or the Parkinson's Foundation in memory of Dr. Ram R. Krishna.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diana Coulter
May 23, 2023
I worked as a nurse in the 70's. He was a very kind and caring doctor. He also helped my family my Mom and my son with knee injuries. He was very giving to travel back to India on several occasions to help others in his clinics. He will be sorely missed! May the Lord comfort his family.
Tom Suciu
May 7, 2023
Ram came to Yuma shortly after I did and I had the great pleasure of being his friend and colleague. He was an outstanding physician upon who´s judgment I could always rely and a great addition to the Yuma medical community. I also admired his volunteerism and his substantial contributions to our city, state, and medical society. Well done my friend!
Joen Painter
May 3, 2023
Dr. Krishna will be remembered and cherished for a very long time. Not only was he a wonderful doctor but a very kind and patient man. He had a cute sense of humor when my husband had his knee surgeries and his gentle nature was such a blessing. My sincere condolences to his beautiful family and friends.
Deb Ramsey Retired RN
May 3, 2023
Dr. Krishna was a wonderful friend and Practioner. He was always respectful and kind. He will be greatly missed. Community has lost a wonderful man.
Laurie Doering
May 3, 2023
Dr. Krishna was a wonderful doctor and caring person. My sincere condolences for his loving family.
Mark W. Killian
May 2, 2023
Dr. Krishna and I served on the Arizona Board of Regents together. He is a wonderful man of intellect and integrity.
Kind and of good heart and very much interested in helping people to achieve goodness in their lives.
May God bless his family at this time and may you find peace in his life of service and kindness.
Lacey Jaime
May 2, 2023
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Dr. Krishna´s family and friends. I enjoyed my conversations with Dr. Krishna when he rounded on his patients. What an amazing physician and person, thank you for sharing him with us.
Dr. Ernest Calderón
May 2, 2023
Dear Ram's Family, I just learned of his passing and am very saddened. He was a gentleman and I am fortunate to have made his friendship. You are all in my prayers. I will focus my memory on his smile. Much love, Ernest Calderon (Regent Emeritus)
Jay Eldridge
May 2, 2023
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. He did so much for so many for so long. It was a life well lived and an exemplary one for us to emulate.
Monica Ordaz
May 2, 2023
Surrita Krishna and I went to elementary school together. I use to go over and play. Dr Krishna, his wife, and Rupa were always so welcoming, and wonderful to me. It was a blessing to have known and worked with him through out my life. My condolences to you all.
Jackie (Washum) Shiplet
May 2, 2023
Sincere condolences to the Krishna family. Dr. Krishna took care of my dad and did a knee replacement before he quit practicing . My dad thought alot of him. He will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Merlina Valenzuela
May 1, 2023
So sad to hear of Dr Krishna´s passing... My sincere condolences to his family their loss. I was an employee of his back in 2002. May he Rip
Rick Myers
May 1, 2023
Ram was a gentleman... I served with him on the Board of Regents where his intellect, compassion and leadership made such a positive difference. I feel honored to be able to call him a friend. Working with him was always a joy, even on the toughest of issues, because he always saw the good in others... and focused on the best result. My wife Judy and I give our sincere condolences to Meera and the family.
Carolyn Lahey
May 1, 2023
To Dr. Krishna's family and friends and his office staff in the Yuma office. I was so sad to see in the paper that he had died. I was his pt. since 2002 and a total knee in 2013. I was so sorry not to have a chance to say goodbye when he left Yuma in 2019. He was a wonderful doctor and a very nice person so sweet. He was always updating me on his missions. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He let me know the updates on his daughters and he always smiled when he spoke of them. He was so proud. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori D Jones
May 1, 2023
Dr. Krishna was one of the best. He treated my entire family at one point or another. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Debbie Feller
April 26, 2023
Meera and family, I´m saddened to hear of Ram´s passing. Ram was such a wonderful person who provided both compassion and humor in any given situation. He was my doctor for many years and always quickly attended to my needs with a simple call. He was a kind and caring man who will be sorely missed.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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