Dr. Kishor Bhatt

Dr. Kishor Bhatt, beloved husband, father, friend, and community leader, passed away at home on July 8, 2014 at the age of 67. He was the son of the late Ratilal and Shantaben Bhatt of Morbi, India.

He is greatly missed by his wife of 42 years, Dr. Pallavi Bhatt, his sons Ravi Bhatt and Dr. Neel Bhatt, his daughters-in-law Ami and Sania, and his brother and sister-in-law Gunvant and Rita Bhatt.

A pediatrician, Dr. Bhatt practiced in the Tri-State area since 1977, with offices in Boonville and Evansville. He also served as medical director of the Sagamore Health Network. Dr. Bhatt was passionate about serving community members in need and received awards from St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic Charities of Evansville, and Tri-State Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. In 2013, Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke presented Dr. Bhatt with an award from Cultural Society of India that proclaimed, “Your leadership will remain with us forever.” Dr. Bhatt was active in the community and served for many years as the President of the Cultural Society of India, as well as the Tri-State Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. Dr. Bhatt deeply enjoyed his work as well as listening to music, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.

A memorial service will be held July 11, 2014 from 5 pm until 7 pm at Alexander Memorial Park’s Heritage Chapel, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville IN, (812) 422–1674.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in memory of Dr. Kishor Bhatt to CurePSP. CurePSP is a non-profit foundation that aims to prevent, treat, and cure progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Donations may be made online at give.psp.org or by mail to CurePSP, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.