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DR. SUDHIR KUMAR GUPTA

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SUDHIR GUPTA Obituary

DR. SUDHIR KUMAR GUPTA Dr. Sudhir Kumar Gupta was born on November 17, 1955 in Delhi, India, the youngest of eight children and the only sibling in his family to study medicine. He graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1977. Two years later, he immigrated to America with his wife, Shikha Gupta, to complete his residency and then a fellowship in cardiology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. In 1981, their first child, Prerna was born. After finishing his fellowship, the family moved to Oklahoma in 1986, where he became the first cardiologist within a 40-mile radius of their hometown, Shawnee. One year later, he launched Shawnee Heart Center and their second child, Esha, was born, followed by their third child, Rijul, in 1992. Sudhir was a beloved member of the Shawnee community, caring for patients and saving lives for 38 years. He was on the board of directors at Unity Health, served as the Chief of Staff at SSM Health St. Anthony's Hospital-Shawnee and was one of the founders and a passionate board member of the Avedis Foundation. As a physician and community member, he will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to always putting the welfare of his patients over his own. As a husband, father and friend, he will be remembered for his smile which was always bright with joy, his adventurous spirit, his boundless curiosity - he loved to learn and teach - his kindness and generosity, his love of golf and apple pie with vanilla ice cream, and his devotion to his wife and children, whom he cherished. Sudhir is survived by his family who will miss him greatly: his wife, Shikha Gupta, his elder daughter, Prerna Gupta (husband: Parag Chordia), his younger daughter, Esha Gupta, his son, Rijul Gupta (wife: Hannah Fornero), his grandchildren, Shiv and Laksha Taal and his large extended family throughout India and the U.S. A memorial service honoring Dr. Gupta will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. at the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center, 500 W University Street, Shawnee, OK 74804. All who knew him are welcome.

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Published by The Shawnee News-Star from Jun. 12 to Jun. 21, 2025.

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Terri mccleave

July 9, 2025

Thank you so much dr gupta for saving my life more then once you are a hero. You will be truly missed my God bless you and your family

Rodney martin

July 9, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Thank you for saving my life. You will be missed.

Anna Yater Chester

July 9, 2025

Although Dr. Gupta was only my doctor for a short time, I really liked him. This is a great loss for the community and for all his patients as well as his family. I send my deepest condolences to his family.

Gary and Sandra Brewster

July 9, 2025

He is irreplaceably. Such a wonderful man and so sorry to hear of his passing. Sending love to all his family, friends and coworkers. He will be forever remembered! Truly a great man full of compassion.

Shirley Cotterman

July 4, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Gupta family. I was shocked to hear of his passing. Dr. Gupta was my husbands cardiologist and a very caring and compassionate doctor. He was always smiling. He will be missed.

Brandy Morton

July 2, 2025

Dr. Gupta was an amazing Do tie and treated his nurses well. He was always very pleasant and took us to lunch at the country club often. Very generous and loved his patients. Great man.

Alexander Kipnis

June 28, 2025

Extending my sincere condolences to Gupta family.
Still in shock from the news. Alexander Kipnis

Alexander Kipnis

June 28, 2025

He is my cardiologist for 24 yrs. Always took the best care of me. His knowledge of his craft showed in his decision making on how best to treat me. I am fortunate to meet him, I am fortunate to have him as my cardiologist. I am sorrowful of his passing. He is greatly missed already. Needless to say, the news of his death is a shock.

Doreen Meyer HIS PATIENT

June 28, 2025

I am going to miss him ,he is a great doctor that really cares for his patients. I am glad to be one of them.

Bhupinder & Kanwal

June 28, 2025

Sudhir Gupta -- was
`A physician to many and friends to all.´
With your untimely passing, we have lost a great physician - not just a provider - a good friend, an amazing TeenPatti partner, And an excellent Kulfi maker.
Will miss your smiling face- may your noble soul rest in peace.
Shikha we´ll always be here for you and your lovely family.
Bhupinder and Kanwal Obhrai.

Shinoo Waingankar

June 28, 2025

Dr. Gupta was my physician, honorable colleague, a great friend and a wonderful golf partner. This is a huge loss for the community. Our prayers are with his family, Shikha, Prerana, Isha and Rijul. RIP Sudhir. We will miss your smiling face.

Angelia G. (Driskill) Thompson

June 27, 2025

Dr. Gupta treated my grandmother, mother, father, uncle, aunt, brothers and myself. I became sick and time went by no one knowing what was wrong. I went to see Dr. Gupta, he said, Angie talk to me. At that moment ordered a test sent me down and when I came back diagnosed me. He sent me to Mayo in MN. He gave me good instructions for future last visit I saw him. My life was saved because of his listening and knowledge. Our entire family send prayers and sympathy to Dr. Gupta's wife, and nurse Susan, children, grandchildren and beyond. He was the best cardiologist for my family and will sure be missed.
The Driskill Family and Jeff and Angie Thompson

Lesley Yowell

June 27, 2025

Dr. Gupta was my cardiologist from 2018 to 2023, when I moved from Shawnee to Missouri. He was always very thorough, and he was with me when I had liver enzyme issues, then early cancer. I felt he was very caring and went above and beyond as a doctor. I am thankful he was my physician.

Janet & Cyrus Gibbs Jr.

June 27, 2025

Sincerest CONDOLENCES to ALL those grieving the loss of Dr.Gupta He was in our opinion a WONDERFUL,,KIND & CARING SOUL. He will be missed by many BUT our memories we hold in our heart will keep him with us ALWAYS

Doreen Meyer his patient

June 26, 2025

He always call me sweet, nice lady I will miss him.He was not only my Doctor but a friend

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Kim and David Hanigar

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Richard & Lisa Hefner

June 24, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Richard & Lisa Hefner

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Saleem Nizami

June 23, 2025

Sudhir was one of the most friendly person I ever knew. Always smiling, very practical. Aside from golf, he loved to play table tennis and he was very good at it. My heartfelt condolences to Shikha, Prerna, Esha, Rijul and Sudhir´s extended family and friends. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Doreen Meyer

June 23, 2025

Thanks for taking care of me,R.I.P you will always in my heart and a friend

Richard & Deborah Ames

June 22, 2025

Our sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. Gupta. He was a wonderful man who saved my life.

Twila Longhorn/Parker

June 21, 2025

My sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Dr Sudhir Gupta was My beloved mother's cardiologist in 2003 to 2006, my mother was a diabetic. When I went to visit her she was very lethargic I made arrangements and she was transported to Dr Gupta's office he did a audit of her meds with her doctor at Nursing Home and found some duplications of her meds!! He removed 5 meds and 3 of those had diuretics in them!! She was severely dehydrated Dr Gupta told my mom she was going to feel better now. Dr Gupta truly cared about his patients, my mom trusted Dr Gupta. He was a great doctor.

Keta and Brian Woodall

June 21, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Dr Gupta

Patricia watts

June 20, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Terri Edwards

June 20, 2025

Dr. Gupta was my cardiologist and I used to make him laugh at my jokes and silliness. Thank you for taking care of my heart Rest In Eternal peace
I will forever miss you
To the Gupta family, my deepest condolences to you

Tracy Frost

June 20, 2025

Learned so much from dr. Gupta. I could tell he loved his work and watched him work with his patients and was a caring and professional doctor. Praying God will take your heart ache and draw you near to him and his great mercy.

Tom Williams

June 19, 2025

What a wonderful and great Physician. May he RIP and prayers for him and his family

Juanita Ailey

June 19, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Juanita Ailey

June 19, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda Nichols

June 19, 2025

You will truly be miss and you save so many lives, including my late husband who passed from cancer, several years ago.. My Deepest Condolences to your Family..

Debbie Campbell

June 19, 2025

I worked with Dr. Gupta for many years, first with pacemakers and he was the first cardiologist in Shawnee who did heart catheterizations. He was always very kind to me and always a professional. He will certainly be missed by many. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.

Richard Shannon

June 19, 2025

So sad to hear of Dr. Gupta's passing. He was my Cardiologist for a long time. I will miss him.

Pat and Rick Geyer

June 18, 2025

Dr. Gupta was our cardiologist. He was compassionate and caring. We will certainly miss him. We consider him a friend. Prayers for his family during this difficult time. God bless you.

Rina Martin

June 18, 2025

I miss your pleasant good morning. RIP Dr Gupta
You are missed.

Kris and BimalacAgrawal

June 17, 2025

I do not know why young doctors can´t extend their life span

I don´t know why we are learning of the sad news today
We are heart broken
Dr. Gupta could have fixed our heart.

Kris and Vimala Agrawal and family members are wishing him a place in heaven

Dorothy Phillips

June 17, 2025

I did transcription for dr Gupta. He was a dear friend. His daughter Esha and my granddaughter Morgan were very good friends. Shawnee has lost a treasure. May God bless his family.

LINDA SLOAN

June 17, 2025

Condolences to Dr. Gupta's family and friends, He was my cardiologist and I had great respect for him. I will always remember his kindness and care for his patients.

Lisa McSperritt

June 17, 2025

I did not know Dr Gupta that well only in passing at work, but my Mother-in-law thought the world of him. She always felt he listened to her and she trusted him with all her heart problems I know if she were here to tell me she would say tell everyone how good he was to me. Thank you Dr Gupta. Prayers for all the family.

Lu Anne Floyd

June 16, 2025

I´m so sorry to hear of Dr. Gupta´s passing.

Katrina Kean

June 16, 2025

Worked with Dr Gupta long ago as a nurse, he taught me so much. I have so much respect for this man. He will be missed

Tina Fullbright

June 16, 2025

So sorry to hear of his passing, such a great guy, he took care of my dad,my mom, brother in law, sister, brother and me...he will be missed..

Kathy Blassingame

June 16, 2025

He has taken care of all my family members, his care, whit and compassion touched each one of us. He will be sorely missed.

Felecia

June 14, 2025

He will forever hold a special place in my life. Dr. Gupta saved my life 26 years ago when I had a heartattack during labor. He was a kind, passionate and never wavering individual! Prayers for all!

Roy & Susan Hayes

June 14, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Janet Gibbs

June 14, 2025

CONDOLENCES to ALL those who loved & appreciated him His MEMORIES of HIS SMILE & CARING WILL KEEP HIM ALIVE in our S. RIP

Amy Bane

June 14, 2025

Dr Gupta let me work in his office for a while. I learned so much! I will never forget this warrior, who lived every day fully. My deepest sympathies to his family, near and far.

joe shaw

June 14, 2025

he sure was a good doctor I'm going to miss him he took good care of me for 26 something years so definitely he saved my life I had to have open heart surgery and everything

Sandeep & Kiran Chopra

June 14, 2025

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

Heather Hennen

June 14, 2025

It was such an honor to work with Dr. Gupta at SSM Shawnee. Condolences to his family.

Denise Vernon

June 13, 2025

It was an honor to work and know Dr Gupta,and he taught me so much and I enjoyed working with him and will miss him dearly

Janice Broudrick

June 13, 2025

Thank you Dr. Gupta, for taking such good care of my husband. And thank you to his family for sharing his time with his patients. Praying for consolation and peace of mind and heart for all the family, friends and co-workers.

Victoria

June 13, 2025

He took such good care of my mother.

Greg and Sharon Ray

June 13, 2025

Dr. Gupta always spent time with me at every appointment. I loved his character and his smile. He was an excellent cardiologist. May God bless his family during this time and give them peace and comfort. Greg and Sharon Ray

Gauri Waingankar

June 13, 2025

My deepest condolences to Shikha, Prerna, Esha and Rijul on the loss of your husband/father.
May the memories of the good times you shared bring you comfort and peace

Jan Sanders Whitehead

June 13, 2025

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Gupta. He was my cardiologist, as well as my husband's and both parent's cardiologist. He was always a gentleman, very kind and so caring. He will greatly be missed.

Nishita Shah

June 13, 2025

Shikha ji, it is a very sad news. Our deepest condolences and sympathies for you and your family! We pray for the departed soul. Om Shanti!

Dale Broudrick

June 13, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear about Dr. Gupta. He was my doctor for over 25 years. He was also my mother's doctor when he first started practicing in Shawnee. He was an excellent doctor and a very good person. You will be greatly missed, my doctor and my friend. Prayers and condolences to his family.

Lisa Webb

June 13, 2025

I am so sad to hear of Dr. Gupta's passing. He was my cardiologist. He was kind, caring and had a good sense of humor. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences go out to his wife and family.

Velma Barnard

June 13, 2025

I was not a patient of Dr Gupta but when I was at the clinic to see my primary doctor he would always stop and talk to me. He was a very nice person. Fly on angel wings.

Ronnie Stephens

June 13, 2025

Dr. Gupta will be greatly missed by my family. He treated my daughter, Windi Stephens, my husband, Sidney Stephens, as well as myself. Prayers going out to his family, friends and co-workers. God bless you all.

Terri DeMoss

June 13, 2025

Dr Gupta was not just a co worker, he was my Cardiologist. He was always smiling and happy. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to the family.

Teresa Colvin

June 13, 2025

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Gupta. He is my cardiologist. I don´t know what I´m gonna do now he will definitely be missed and he was so kind and caring to me every doctor visit.

Vera Hudson

June 13, 2025

He has been my heart Dr. since 2014 ,One of the most pleasant Dr. anyone could have. My condolences to his wife and family, also to his SSM family. He will definitely be missed through our community.

Brenda & David Walkup

June 13, 2025

He was a great Dr that will be missed!!

Rozanna White

June 13, 2025

Will always remember him and the
excellent care he provided our mother, RIP Dr. Gupta

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