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CHANNAKESHAVA NAWADA Obituary
WINTER HAVEN - Channakeshava Uppinakudru Nawada, M.D., F.A.C.S. ('Kesh,' as he was known by many friends and family) was born in Uppinakudru, Karnataka, in Southern India.
He resided in Winter Haven, FL since 1978, where he built and grew a wonderful, solo practice, supported by a caring, compassionate staff, who followed his lead and treated his patients as if they were family.
Dr. Nawada transitioned from this life on Friday, April 17th, 2020 at Seasons Hospice at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. 'He fought pancreatic cancer in a brave and remarkable way,' according to his doctors and that Dr. Nawada's persistence to fight this cancer was an inspiration.
He is survived by his wife (of 49 years), Christina Ann Nawada, four children, Christopher Keshav Nawada, Jennifer Parvati Nawada, Hope Teresa Nawada, Matthew William Nawada, and five grandchildren, Owen, Lucas, Jack, Lily, and Kingston.
His healing hands and compassionate heart as a Surgeon, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend touched the lives of many. He gave the gift of dignity to everyone and anyone he encountered.
A celebration of Dr. Nawada's life and love will be scheduled and announced when the restrictions due to the Coronavirus have been lifted.
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Nancy cayson
April 24, 2025
Dr Nawada was a wonderful and caring Dr. But also a caring and compassionate Man he treated every one with dignity.
MB
January 10, 2024
Dr. Nawada was my surgeon for 20 years, I still brag on how amazing he was. He treated everyone with respect and cared about all his patients. He was the best hands down.
Donna Hager
May 29, 2021
Kesh was an excellent surgeon, father, husband & friend. As a surgeon, he was a perfectionist. I loved his unique sense of humor. He loved his family & took pride in their accomplishments. My sympathy to Tina, Chris, Jenny, Hope and Matthew. God bless you all.
Gayle
May 28, 2021
Dr Nawada was the best! So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family.
Pamela Aldridge
August 18, 2020
Just today found out about the passing of Dr. Nawada. I have known him since 1986. He had to be the kindest, sweetest, compassionate Dr. I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I had a car accident and needed stitches in my forehead, and he came and stitched me up, leaving barely visible scarring. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his wonderful family.
Jeanne Moffitt
August 17, 2020
I am so sorry to just hear this - I loved Dr. N. I had no idea he had been ill. Sympathies to Beth Ann and his wonderful staff. My heart us broken. He was the best plastic surgeon I knew my entire 30 year as a plastic surgery Nurse.
Shelda {patient}
May 7, 2020
he was the best in what he did.... RIH .. Dr. C.U. Nawada
Jima Savannah
May 4, 2020
A wonderful person and physician!!! Such a great loss for our community. So happy that we got to know such a great person !
N
April 30, 2020
He was a wonderful Doctor he always treated me with compassion and respect he will be missed
Heywood J.
April 29, 2020
Dr. Nawada was a successful plastic surgeon who enhanced the lives of many in Winter Haven. Whenever things got bad, he had a knack for injecting himself into the situation and smoothing out life's wrinkles. You will be missed!
April 29, 2020
An accomplished physician, a kind neighbor and a good friend. I think of him fondly.
Janis Koike
Garrett Startt Tammy Hawkins
April 29, 2020
He was a great, compassionate and caring doctor as well as a friend. He will truly be missed.
Prayers to Tina, and hugs to his children because there are no words to say when losing a parent. May God continue to guide the family in this time of loss.
Desi O'Neill
April 28, 2020
As others have already expressed, our deepest condolences for the Nawada family, and his cherished staff. They, really, are all kind, caring, compassionate people. Dr. Nawada had a warmth about him that is, sadly, not expressed in medicine these days.
Not only was he a friend, not only a doctor, but, also, an academic. A wise man. I imagine my Paul as being one of his loved ones to greet him, after our Father and His Son, May God bless you during this heartache.
Much, Much Love,
The O'Neills
Sherrie Johnston
April 28, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to Tina and family. Dr. Nawada was my physician for 20 years and good friend.
Sherrie Johnston
Sandie Dale
April 28, 2020
I have know Dr. Nawada since he was a hand surgeon and removed a ganglion cyst from my hand. After that he became my plastic surgeon and I feel always a friend. I so respected him and admired his family. I will miss him and send my sincerest condolences to his family.
Blessings......Sandie Dale
April 28, 2020
Deeply saddened by the passing of this remarkable physician and friend. We remember him with fondness and respect. Sending love and prayers to Tina, Chris, Jenny, Hope and Matthew.
Manny and Laura Jain
and family
patricia Atkinson
April 28, 2020
Doctor Nawada was a wonderful compassionate man as well as my doctor for many years. He was a very skillful surgeon that performed many surgeries on me because of serious problems that I had. He will be solely missed by me and my family and pray for comfort for his family. God Bless to his family and staff.
Lee Kimbrel
April 28, 2020
Dr. Nawada was a wonderful, caring physician and a kind and beautiful man. My prayers to the family for healing.
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