A Tribute to Mubarak Chaudhry

It is with great sorrow to inform you of the sad news that Mubarak Chaudhry (Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Castle Hill Hospital, Hull) unexpectedly passed away on Thursday 15th June 2023.

Cardiothoracic Surgery has lost a dear friend, who was loved by all those who knew him. He was a respected surgeon, a popular colleague and an amazing person. Mobi will always be remembered by his infectious smile and love of life. He contributed so much to the Society in his roles as an Elected Trustee, Perfusion Representative and as an integral part of SCTS Education from its inception (as faculty, course director and most recently as National Cardiac Surgical Tutor), amongst many of his other achievements to the specialty.

He was a great team player, generous to support all those around him and will be sorely missed by all his colleagues in Hull. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and 3 children at this extremely difficult time.

Mobi, you will always be remembered. May you rest in peace.

Narain Moorjani
SCTS President

A Tribute message board has been set up for all those who wish to submit a memory or message of condolences.

Please also see the link below to read an obituary for Mubarak Chaudhry recently published in the BMJ

Mubarak Chaudhry Obituary - BMJ

'We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends & colleagues of Mr. Chaudry, especially his colleagues in the CT Surgery team at Castle Hill and the SCTS Trustees. We are thankful for the many patients who enjoy a new lease on life as a direct result of Mr. Chaudry's skilful intervention. On their behalf, we express our sincere gratitude for his life-saving work.'

Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland

'Working at Castle HIll Hospital I have had the absolute privilege to work alongside Mr Chaudhry. It was a honour to know not only an impeccable surgeon who cared deeply about his patients, but also a lovely human being who’s laughter could brighten the darkest room.
My deepest condolences to his family.'

Gemma Hudson Operating Department Practitioner

'I didn't get the chance to know him personally but from the few times our path crossed at work, he came across as a nice human being.
Condolences to the family. A huge loss indeed.'

Michael Otorkpa

'My sincerest condolences to Mobi’s family and colleagues. I had the pleasure of his company at many events over the years and he was an absolute joy to be around. A lovely lovely man with a great sense of humour and he will be so sorely missed by anyone who had the good fortune to know him. RIP my friend.'

Mark Bailham

'A genuine gentleman and a brilliant surgical trainer. His attention to the smallest details alongside his compassion for each of his patients set a great example. I learnt so much from him and I will miss him. Rest in peace Mobi.'

Priyad Ariyaratnam

'My deepest condolences to castle hill family, RIP'

Youssef El dsouki

'My most sincere condolences to his wife and family. What an immense and deeply saddening loss. Mobi was always a real pleasure to work with and a joy to be around. Doing cases and seeing patients together brings back such fond memories. There are many highlights including his pure excitement doing his first mitral valve repair in Southampton. And the day when he came to to work with different shoes on by mistake.. We laughed for days together about that one. His infectious laugh, calm demeanor and tremendously positive attitude were always a pleasure to be around. A true gentleman. A great surgeon. A loving husband and father. A wonderful man. You will be sorely missed my friend. May you rest forever in peace.'

Stephen Langley

'Mr Chaudhry has influenced me in my career more than any other colleague. He cared immensely for his patients which was reflected by his expectation of us to practice the highest standards of care. He was a meticulous surgeon, exceptional and patient trainer. He was genuinely a humble human being. I have learnt so much from him, not only surgically but also in how to work with others in a kind and patient way. Even when I left Castle Hill, Mr Chaudhry was someone I regularly turned to for his sage advice and I will miss him greatly.

I owe you a lot Mr Chaudhry. I believe that heaven will be a better place now that you are there.'

Yama Haqzad

'He saved my life last December. Thank you sir ❤'

Neil Brewer Hull

'I worked with Mobi for so many years. A great surgeon and person . He will be missed so much by his family and work colleagues . Condolences to his family and friends . RIP Mobi such a sad time!'

Lindsay McLean retired chief perfusionist at Hull

'Such a devastating loss. It was an absolute honour working with Mr Chaudhry for 6 years. A truly talented & very kind man. His wonderful smile and contagious laugh will not be forgotten. Sending love, prayers & strength to all of his family and my former Cardiac family at Castle Hill. May you rest in peace Mr Chaudhry'

Rachael McDonnell ODP

'My deepest condolences to his family. A true gentleman, will be missed by so many.'

Lorraine Rowell

'Mr Chaudhry ,it was the greatest please to know you a special man ,surgeon, father, friend . He gave me a retirement speech for my 52 years in the NHS it was very touching which showed the sort of person he was. Mobi l will miss you , your commitment to detail was second to none. Watching him take trainees under his wing and let them fly into special consultants around the country and the world . One special man . Condolances to his family ,wife and 3 children and listening to stories as they grow up He was a proud family man .
RIP Mobi never to be forgotten'

Tony Jessop, Castle Hill Hospital

'It was an honour and a privilege to work with such an incredible gentleman. You served your vocation and patients with professionalism, dignity and pride. Sincere condolences to your family, colleagues and friends. Rest well Mr Chaudhury, you have earned your peace'

Karen Wilcoxson

'Sincere condolences to his family. Mobi was always a pleasure to work with and extremely helpful.'

Chris Hayes

'Mr Chaudhry (mobi) you will always, and could only be referred to as Mr Chaudhry. Not through anything other than respect, you taught me how to scrub for cardiac cases from the most simplistic to the most complex, you where calm collected and reassuring in the most difficult circumstances. Thank you, not only for being a teacher and mentor but for bringing a sense of calm in often stressful and emotionally testing situations. Also for your infectious laughter and wicked sense of humour, amplified by your friendship with Professor Loubhani. Thank you xx'

Rebecca Smith ODP

'A great surgeon and an amazing human being! Always supported his colleagues around him and guided his students! He will never be forgotten! May rest in peace Mr Chaudhry!'

Daniel Bolla (trainee ACP in CTS)

'An amazing surgeon who I had the privilege of working with. Always a pleasure to be around. He will be sadly missed by all his colleagues and friends. RIP Mobi. Condolences to his family at this sad time xx'

Jayne O’Connor

'My sincere condolences, Such a gentlemandy he rest in peace'

Gillian Lloyd

'I had the pleasure of working with this true gentleman. His dedication and passion to his work Such a sad loss he will be missed by many. Rip deepest condolences to his wife, children and all who new him.'

Sharon Jackson

'I had the pleasure of working with Mr Chaudhry for 21 years in the cardiothoracic unit at CHH . I remember Mobi being a registrar and doing ward rounds with him to him then being a consultant cardiac surgeon . He was a kind caring and gifted surgeon. Always had the time of day for you. He has left a huge hole in our cardiothoracic department.'

Kerry Duckham staff nurse cardiothoracic CHH

'Thank you for looking after me on the operating table and giving me my mechanical valve. I am forever grateful to you. May you rest in peace and know that you saved so many lives. The world has lost a fantastic surgeon. Sending my deepest condolences to your family ❤️'

Tracy Larvin-Smith

'Mobi, you were one of life’s few true gentlemen.

I will miss our regular morning chats in the changing room which always ended in laughter and that’s what I will remember you for, always brightening the path of life with your easy smile and infectious laughter.

My thoughts are with your family and loved ones. Rest in peace Mobi.'

Lee Wise

'Mobi was a true gentleman and colleague. Sincere condolence to his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and had the pleasure to work alongside him.

Rest in peace Mobi.'

Claire Bradley (ACP)

'Mr Chaudhry it has been an absolute privilege to work with you for the last 9 years I have been at Castle hill. You are truly one in a million a true gentleman and an amazing surgeon who I had the upmost respect for.
I will never forget our last conversation the day before you left us,
Saline went in the fridge for CABG and also in the freezer for ‘slush’ for VALVES you was the only surgeon that we did this for and I still did that this week .
You shone bright with us now shine bright above us
My thoughts are with his wife and 3 children
Mr Chaudhry it’s been an absolute pleasure to have known you xx'

Sarah Denton Perioperative support worker

'Such a loss to the cardiothoracic world,
Such a gentleman, he will be truly missed by his family, work colleagues, friends and also patients who’s lives he has sprinkled his magic and given them extended years due to his excellence and dedication 💔 R I P '

Elaine Daniel

'Mr Chaudhry, I had the pleasure of working alongside you, learning how to scrub for such an array of cardiac cases, you brought laughter and light to every room, especially in the darkest of times. You showed us all kindness and respect in all manner of ways, your care for us as colleagues but that for the patient will never be forgotten. Deepest condolences to your wife, children & the cardiac family at CHH. It was truly an honour to have know you.'

Ellie Langley ODP

'Mobi was a true Gentlemen, I have known him from his Research Reg days in Glasgow where I first met him. He was always meticulous and his attention to detail was remarkable.

Over the years his contribution to cardiothoracic surgery and training has grown from strength to strength. He was an important faculty member and course director of SCTS Education and always brought his enthusiasm and infective smile to the courses. A valuable member of SCTS Education and SCTS and a great person. Rest in peace! Great loss'

Sridhar Rathinam, Leicester

'Dear Mobi, my acquaintance with you started with attendance at the meetings, where your pleasing personality, a countenance radiating positivity, good humour and warmth, was a welcome sight. Your enthusiasm at the Belfry meeting was legendary and further cemented our friendship. There are abundant stories about your surgical prowess, training abilities and altruistic attitude, which will be fondly remembered and hard to replace. The true tribute to you, will be to emulate your ideals and continue the good work.
You will be missed by colleagues and friends and above all your family. Rest in peace, Mubarak'

Maninder Kalkat

'Very very sad ....such a great loss'

Alan Fussey

'I had the privilege to work with Mr Chaudhry when he started as a consultant at CHH, he was a compassionate doctor and a gentleman.Heartfelt condolences and may you rest in peace.'

Rosetta Binu

'Was so sad to learn of the passing of this amazing human. It was always a pleasure to work with Mobi. Remembering the early days when he first joined the Cardiohoracic family. Sincere condolences to family, friends and work family. I know you will be sorely missed.'

Jacqui Crow ODP

'Mobi Chaudhry was our SCTS Co Cardiac National Tutor. His loss will be felt by all in SCTS Education. In the all too short time he spent as Co Cardiac Tutor, he had built on his years of commitment to SCTS Education as a director and faculty. His hands-on approach meant he was to be found at many of the SCTS courses this year, most recently at our new Critical Conditions Course in May, where his enthusiasm and commitment to teaching were in evidence, delivered with the typical joy we all recognised in any interaction with him. SCTS Education sends our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues'

Elizabeth Belcher and Debbie Harrington, SCTS Education Secretaries

'My condolences to all family, friends and colleagues. A great surgeon and a lovely gentleman. Will miss your banter, you will be greatly missed. RIP Mobi.'

Jane Fiteni, Staff Nurse ICU CHH

'A great teacher, always with a joke in his sleeve, full of energy and passion for his job, so supportive to his students. A huge loss to the cardiac education and cardiothoracic world! Thank you for everything you taught us through the SCTS courses, an honour to be your student, Mr Chaudhry, you will always be remembered! Condolences to his family and friends.'

Florentina Luiza Popescu, cardiothoracic trainee

'I had the pleasure of knowing Mobi through working as a Ward Clerk on ICU Castle Hill and up to my retirement in the CTS secretaries office. He was always very supportive with the time to listen, a true gentleman and a brilliant surgeon. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time and also with the CTS Department, Castle Hill. Rest peacefully now Mobi.'

Susan Kearton, Retired Support Secretary, CTS Department, Castle Hill

'Inna lillahe wa inna ilahay rajioon , My condolences to all family, friends and colleagues. A great surgeon and a lovely gentleman. You will be greatly missed. RIP Mobi.'

Asghar Nawaz, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

'A great surgeon who was the first to spot the problem and performed an aortic valve replacement on me. He was always friendly , reassuring and a professional. Deepest condolences to his wife and family.'

Julie Turnbull

'Words cannot describe the impact this man had on my life. When I started surgical training you took me under your wing, instilled confidence in me, taught me how to be a diligent, skilful surgeon and most importantly how to be an empathetic, caring person.

Mr Chaudhry optimised what it is to be a mentor. Not only did he teach you how to be an excellent surgeon, but also a decent human. He was always the person people turned to in times of need and always gave the best advice. His generosity was limitless.

I will miss your infectious smile and chuckle, the sound of your wooden clogs walking up and down the theatre corridor and your calm demeanour when things go wrong. I'm honoured to have had the privilege of being one of your trainees. I feel I still had so much more to learn from you, however your teachings will live on through your trainees. We will make you and your family proud!

May Allah bless your soul and elevate you to the highest standing in Jannah. I will miss you tremendously. Thank you for everything Mr Chaudhry.'

Nabil Hussein, Cardiothoracic Trainee (Hull)

'I am afraid I have got no words to describe the Good heart `Mr Mobi has. He is one of the best souls, I had opportunity to work with.
Miss his infectious smile for ever . Love his pleasant personality and wisdom. We miss you Sir'

Kishore Jagannadham , Clinical Perfusion Scientist

'So very sad to hear of Mr Choudhury passing, this amazing surgeon saved my life twice.
Such a pleasant man.'

George William Brow

'Mr Mobi Chaudhry, great human, very good surgeon, excellent trainer and dedicated teacher. Mobi, more importantly you are one of my elder brothers for the last 15 years. Your compassionate caring altruistic attitude not only to patients but also friends & colleagues is unforgettable. Your unreservedly helping tendency is incomparable. The surgical principles & ethos you have instilled into me will never be erased. It's more than 2 weeks; I find it very difficult to term with, like many of my friends & colleagues at Castle Hill. You are an irreplaceable loss to me and the rest of cardiothoracic surgery world. May your soul rest in peace, Mobi. Your legacy will be carry forward. My deepest condolences to your wife, kids family & friends'

Sendhil K Balasubramanian

'A great loss to our team who will be sorely missed. A very kind, warm and caring man. RIP Mobi. Condolences to his wife and children'

Paula Price

'This guy saved my life.
He made me feel at complete ease.
6 weeks after open heart surgery for an aortic valve replacement I was back at work full time.
Amazing surgeon.
Words simply cannot convey how I feel about this tragic loss.'

Steve Mullarkey

'He was an active member of Ahmadiyya Muslim Medical Association. His demise is a great loss to healthcare profession and to AMMAUK as well. No doubt we have lost a dedicated profession too early. RIP.'

DAUD TAHIR

'I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Choudhury.
A fantastic man and a very talented surgeon who saved my life 10 years ago.....I will be forever grateful.... Thank you...
May you rest in peace'

Chris Bracchi

'Looked after my mum as she had lung cancer. What a gent. Totally approachable,genuine. Came to see her on his day off. Thank u and RIP'

Lenka

'Mr Chaudhry was my supervising clinician during my Cardiothoracic rotation at CHH. He was always kind, encouraging and approachable. Once while scrubbed in to observe and assist him during a CABG, he recited verse after verse from several of Iqbal’s poems, all the while going about the surgery. It is one of my fondest memories as a trainee, succinctly highlighting his brilliance, skill and calm demeanor.

Rest in peace Mr. Chaudhry'

Agha Yasin Alibhai

'Only just seen this. I’m devastated to hear of his passing, he saved my life in March 2020 with a heart valve repair and a bypass. Lovely bloke as well. Deepest condolences to his family.'

Graham Carter

'I’ve just learned of this sad and unexpected loss from his son in law as he drove me to Rochester, as all who have worked in the NHS I pay my tribute to all the lives he has saved, doctors he has taught and his legacy even though I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting him. Bellying be bestowed on him and his family.🙏'

Ram

'I just found out about this sad news on September 1. I went to school with Mobi in 1980 in Lahore. He was my best buddy there and we used to spend our recess time walking together and chatting. He was the smartest and the most friendly person I have ever come across. He was compassionate, caring, and polite to everyone even as a teenager. We all loved him. Despite not being in regular touch with him over the years, he remained one of the most favorite friends in my life. I will miss him. I send my deepest condolences to his family. (I will also appreciate if I could get a contact of the family to pay my respects).'

Dr. Anjum Khurshid. Boston, Massachusetts

'Mubi was an amazing person, colleague and friend. We worked together at Southampton general hospital back in 1996 and I still remember the first day at work having a drink with Mubi and other newly appointed in the rotation. How nice person he was. He had a smile on his face, never complained and always tried to be supportive and helpful. Then, I was so happy to meet him every year at eacts meetings , he did not change at all after so many years.
I am terribly saddened by his unexpected loss, world is uglier without people like Mubi. I feel extremely sorry for his wife and children, I offer my most sincere condolences and I wish them well.
Rest in peace Mubi.'

Christos Alexiou

'I had the good fortune of being Mubarak’s class fellow at St Anthony’s High School in Lahore. He was a very jovial, kind and smiling personality. A top achiever he was and remained as is evident from his professional career. While we had not been in touch after school, his passing away certainly feels like a great personal loss. My condolences to the family.
Rest in peace Mubarak & hope to meet you up there!'

Air Commodore Nasir Hamdani (R)

'I taught Mubarak chemistry when he first came to the U.K. I remember him as a kind and talented young man. It was a pleasure and privilege to be his teacher. It is heartwarming to read of the impact he has had on so many people’s lives'

Caroline Shephard

'I had to visit Castle Hill today for postvop checks and was informed of the sad passing of Mr Choudhury. Oh my gosh.....It really upset me to think that the lovely man who saved my life had lost his! My operation was cancelled 3 times during a 9 month period and each time he came to see me and explained and was also saddened that he wasn't able to do his job. When I eventually had my op he came to see me several times as I was kept in hospital for a few weeks due to infection. He was a lovely, calming presence...full of smiles, cheer and encouragement. What a loss for everyone....his family, colleagues....all who knew him along with every patient he has dealt with or saved their lives. My condolences to all those who knew him x'

Elaine Jowett

'When I arrived at Castle Hill back in February 2923 I was a nervous wreck. The pre op chat with Mr Choudhury went a long way to calm my nerves for the triple bypass he was to perform the next day.
Seeing him pop in while was in ITC was also reassuring for me.
Reading that he has passed is immensely saddening for me, to think the man who kept me alive is no longer with us leaves me crestfallen.
A caring and talented human being, a great loss to all'

Shane Johnson

'I am incredibly saddened to hear of Mr Chaudhry's passing. He saved my life in June 2020 with a triple bypass procedure. He took time to talk to me, reassure me and make me feel better all with a wonderful twinkle in his eye. I could not have been in better hands. I last saw him in his York clinic. I will be forever grateful to him for operating during covid, for caring for everyone around him and for his dedication to cardiothoracic surgery. Rest in peace. Sincere condolences to his family and all who are missing him. Such a lovely man.'

Allison Wharam

Mr chaudhury saved my life approx 10 years ago I was 71 had a massive heart attack and burst 2 holes in my. Heart I was in a coma for 3 months and now aged 81 I’m still here my family and my self have always talked about him we loved him so much for what he did for me and couldn’t thank him enough RIP what a lovely man he was 💕❤️❤️💖

Barbara Patterson Cleethorpes

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