Devastated friends and family of a psychiatrist who suffered a fatal stroke when he was just 48 have revealed his last act was to donate organs to those in need.
Dr Sukumar Rajendran died last week surrounded by his family and loved ones after desperate attempts to save him failed.
The prominent doctor was remembered as an “intelligent, thoughtful, trustworthy and compassionate man” who enjoyed the “highest regard” among his colleagues.
She ran the Mind Oasis clinic in Strathfield, western Sydney, where she specialized in the treatment of ADHD, mood disorders and anxiety in adults.
It was the result of years of work at Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in drug and alcohol service and consultation liaison roles.
The celebrated psychiatrist was also known as a dedicated family man after marrying his wife Katy Baker six years ago and having two children, Air, four, and Jai, two.
A celebrated psychiatrist and beloved family man, Dr. Sukumar Rajendran (right), died suddenly from a stroke, leaving behind his wife Katy Baker (left) and two young children.
His friend and colleague for more than 15 years, Charles Chan, revealed in a GoFundMe for the family that Dr. Rajendran donated his organs after his death.
“In his final moments, he continued to show his altruism by donating his organs, giving the gift of life to several people in need,” Chan wrote.
The pair worked together at the same clinic for the past four years and he paid tribute to the doctor in the appeal fund role.
“I can tell you firsthand how committed he was to staying up to date with the best practices in our field,” Mr. Chan wrote.
Known by his nickname Suke, Chan added that Dr Rajendran was more than just a fantastic psychiatrist, but also a “wonderful friend, a dedicated professional and a true pillar of our community”.
The fundraising page has already received more than $13,000 in just one day, as other friends of Dr Rajendran posted tributes to the late doctor.
Having helped several Australians with countless mental health issues, Dr Rajendran continued to help others by donating his organs post-mortem.
One of his medical school friends, Kevin Chua, said one of his “favorite people in the world is no more” in a heartfelt social media post.
Dr Chua said his late friend “always made people laugh and was comfortable with being laughed at” and helped introduce him to his now wife.
“We both cried when he told us he was marrying Kate Baker, we cried again when he said he was going to be a father, and we cried again when he said he was going to be a father for the second time,” he wrote in a post. to Facebook.
‘And now we cry because we will not be able to laugh with him at his silly jokes nor will we be able to listen to his pearls of wisdom.
‘I’m so glad I got the chance to see it in the end. Suks, we miss you so much.’
A memorial service for Dr Rajendran will be held on Thursday.
