Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ anaesthetist who died after contracting Covid-19

A “quiet and dedicated” consultant anaesthetist has died after contracting coronavirus.

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) said Dr Krishnan Subramanian, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital, died on Thursday.

Gavin Boyle, chief executive of the trust, said: “This is a very sad day for the UHDB family.

“Krishnan was a hugely valued member of the team who had worked tirelessly this year to support those who needed care.

“Our thoughts are with his family at this time and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to them on behalf of everyone at UHDB.”

Dr Subramanian joined the Trust at the beginning of 2014 after working at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. He had trained at hospitals across the East Midlands earlier in his career, including in Derby.

Dr John Williams, clinical director of anaesthetics and theatres, said Dr Subramanian was a “quiet and dedicated colleague” who was “hugely committed to his work.”

“Hugely committed to his work, he stood out for his tireless patience with trainee doctors, for his professionalism and for his characteristic grin," said Dr Williams.

“He was a calm and reliable presence in what is often a busy working environment and I know many colleagues valued the qualities he brought to the role.

“He came here in his first consultant post and in the subsequent six years went on to lead some innovative anaesthetic techniques, presenting nationally and internationally his work on anaesthesia for breast surgery.

“Away from work he was a devoted family man and a man whose faith meant a lot to him. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.”

Chairwoman of the trust, Dr Kathy McLean, added: “On behalf of the Board and Governors and the communities we serve I would like to offer our sincere condolences to Dr Krishnan Subramanian’s family.

"Dr Subramanian was a committed consultant who took huge pride in his work and will be greatly missed.

"This is a very sad day for the UHDB family and our thoughts are with his close colleagues, who will be here today continuing to provide care for those who need us.”

A minute’s silence to remember Dr Subramanian will be held at the Main Entrance of Royal Derby Hospital at 11am on Monday.

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