Hoshedar Pheroze Tamboli

Dr. Hoshedar Pheroze Tamboli, a man known for his kindness, compassion, and care, passed away on May 14, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones after courageously battling cancer for 11 years. Hoshedar loved travel, medicine, and his faith – but above all else, he loved his family.

Hoshedar, known to his friends as Hoshi, was born in Bombay, India in 1961. Hoshi's parents, Pheroze and Sheroo, were dedicated to providing a wonderful life for him and his little brothers, instilling in him the core values he would eventually impart to his own children. Though he faced the loss of his youngest brother, Zarir, during their childhood, Hoshedar carried Zarir’s memory in his heart every day. His brother Kaizad was not only his sibling but his closest confidant and best friend; they navigated the journey of life hand in hand, speaking daily, with Hoshedar always serving as a steadfast pillar of strength.

Hoshedar loved being a doctor. His mentor, Dr. Manekji Mody, was a cardiologist who took him on house calls from a young age, which set Hoshedar’s heart on becoming a cardiologist himself. Hoshedar attended B. J. Government Medical College and graduated first in his class at only 21. In April 1985, he traveled to America with a one-way ticket and only $450 in his pocket, believing deeply in the American Dream. After a month, he secured his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Illinois’s Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Following his initial training, he completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Milwaukee. He later became an Interventional Cardiology and Research Fellow at the University of Wisconsin in 1990. By 1991, Hoshedar’s expertise was recognized when he was appointed Director of Interventional Cardiology at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, while also serving as an Assistant Professor of Cardiology overseeing Invasive Cardiology. In 1999, his lifelong pursuit of excellence reached a historic milestone when he became a member of the very first cohort to be board certified in the newly established specialty of Interventional Cardiology.

For 34 years, Hoshedar served the Tampa Bay community as a cardiologist and lived his motto, “patients first, always” each day in the care of others. He was devoted to both his practice and patients, and due to his tireless work ethic saved a countless number of lives. In 1992, he placed the first ever heart stent in Tampa and in 1993 placed the first drug coated heart stent in the county. Throughout his career, he continued to innovate and contribute to the advancements to cardiovascular care.

After 28 years of growing the group that Hoshi first joined when moving to Tampa, he started his own practice in 2020 at the age of 59. He continued to pour his heart and soul into Heart Vascular & Vein of Tampa Bay, an immediately successful group based on Hoshi’s hard work and the care that he, his fellow doctors, and nurse practitioners provide. As a man of so many accomplishments in his medical career, he was the proudest of his practice and the community he built.

Despite all his professional accomplishments, Hoshedar’s ultimate love was his family. Hoshi’s life changed when he met Anahita. Hoshedar and Anahita had their first date in California, were engaged 6 months later, and married within a year. For the 35 years of their marriage, Hoshedar adored his wife. They built a home, family, and life together hand in hand. Together, they navigated the joys and challenges of building a life in a new country, always remaining each other’s greatest source of strength and companionship. Even in the toughest of times, the twinkle in Hoshi’s eyes and the grin on his face were constant for his wife. Hoshedar was unwavering in his love and support for Anahita, his queen.

Few people are born to be fathers, but for Hoshedar, it defined his very existence. To his children, Cyrus, Sarosh, and Sanaya, he was more than a provider; he was a steadfast anchor, a source of wisdom, and their most enthusiastic supporter. He approached fatherhood with fierce dedication, instilling in his family the values of kindness, hard work, and faith. Whether he was sharing his love for medicine or traveling the world with them, he made every moment count, ensuring his family always felt his unwavering presence and care. Hoshi would remind his children each day growing up that what matters in life is “good thoughts, good words, and good deeds.” He showered his children with endless nicknames, hugs and kisses, and support. His pride in his children was infinite. As sons, Cyrus and Sarosh, followed in his footsteps to become cardiologists and as his daughter, Sanaya, became a lawyer, Hoshedar was there every step of the way cheering them on. He celebrated each small moment as well as the milestones, including his joy of welcoming Sarosh’s wife Ellen into the family. For Anahita, Cyrus, Sarosh, Sanaya, and Ellen, Hoshedar was an ocean of love.

Hoshedar’s legacy will lives on through the lives he touched, the ones he saved, and his wife and children he so deeply adored.

Hoshedar’s family would like to acknowledge and thank all of the doctors and medical professionals who fought alongside him during his cancer journey. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Nimesh Panchigar, who answered every call and text no matter the time, and who was not only Hoshi’s doctor, but a dear friend.

We would also like to thank Dr. Kerolos Fahmi and Dr. Lee Phan, his Nurse Practitioners, and all the staff at Heart Vascular & Vein of Tampa Bay. Their support through these years will never be forgotten. Dr. T would be proud that his Heart Vascular & Vein family will continue to care for the community with the values that were so important to him. He knows they will be the best mentors for his sons as they complete their training and join the practice he worked so hard to create.

In lieu of flowers, the kindly asks that you donate blood if able to support your local community. Donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation or the Fezana Pheroze Dorabji Tamboli Welfare Endowment Fund.

Visitation will be held at Blount & Curry, Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, on May 23, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:00 am.

The Funeral Service will take place at Blount & Curry, Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, on May 23, 2026, at 11:00 am.