Ross Memorial Mourns the Passing of Long-Time Doctor and Champion of Women's Health Dr. Gargi Bhatia

Ross memorial hospital announced the passing of Dr. Gargi Bhatia on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Ross memorial Hospital.

Dr. Bhatia has provided obstetrical and gynecological care at Ross Memorial Hospital since 1980.

A champion of women’s health, Dr. Bhatia has garnered the respect of patients, colleagues and the entire community.

She was presented with a James Ross Award of Excellence, presented annually to individuals for their exceptional initiative in going beyond their defined role and doing so with excellence in 2014.

“Dr. Gargi Bhatia touched so many lives over her 40-plus years at Ross Memorial Hospital,” says Dr. Bharat Chawla, RMH Chief of Staff. “Having known Dr. Bhatia personally and professionally for 24 years, I am proud to call her an incredible physician, a caring colleague, a determined advocate for women’s health, and a dear friend. My thoughts are with her husband, Raj, children, Sacha and Sonya, and the entire Bhatia family. She was extremely proud of her family and especially thrilled with the addition of her new granddaughter. She will be dearly missed.”

Dr. Bhatia passed away on Nov. 3, 2021 following a medical emergency.

“Ross Memorial Hospital extends its deepest sympathies to the Bhatia family, everyone here at RMH, and so many in the community who have benefitted from her care and kindness.”

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