Dr. Devendra Singh Gehlot (often written as स्व. डॉ. देवेंद्र सिंह गहलोत in Hindi) was a distinguished and highly respected physician, neurologist, and former professor at G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur—one of Uttar Pradesh’s oldest and most prestigious government medical institutions.

Born into a family that valued education and service, Dr. Gehlot pursued an impressive array of international qualifications that set him apart in an era when such global exposure was rare for Indian doctors:

• M.D. (Medicine)
• D.P.M. (Diploma in Psychological Medicine, reflecting his interest in the overlap between neurology and psychiatry)
• M.R.C.P. (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, UK—Neurology)
• F.R.C.P. (Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh & Glasgow)
• M.N.A.M.S. (Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, India)

These credentials highlight his deep expertise in internal medicine and neurology, earned through rigorous training abroad (notably in the UK at prestigious institutions linked to Edinburgh and Glasgow).

He returned to India and dedicated much of his career to GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, where he served as a Professor of Medicine (with a focus on Neurology). Colleagues and students remember him as a mentor who blended sharp clinical acumen with genuine compassion. In ward rounds, he was known for his calm, reassuring presence—even during tough cases.

One former resident recalls a moment from the 1980s or 1990s:
A young doctor was struggling with a complex stroke patient late at night. Dr. Gehlot, already in his senior years, arrived unannounced. After examining the patient, he turned to the resident and said gently,
“Beta, medicine is not just about diagnosing—it’s about holding hope when the family has none left. Speak to them slowly, explain simply, and never let fear win first.”
He then stayed for hours, guiding the team through management steps, turning a chaotic night into a learning experience. Stories like this made him legendary among generations of GSVM alumni.

Beyond academics, Dr. Gehlot contributed to healthcare in private practice and institutions. He was associated with establishments like Lotus Hospital (a super-specialty facility in Kanpur) and Gamhalot Health Care (P) Ltd., an advanced center for eye care, laparoscopy, and infertility—indicating his broad influence in modern medical services.

He lived a life of quiet dignity, balancing professional excellence with family values. Married to Dr. Usha Gehlot, he was a proud father and grandfather to accomplished children, including Dr. Archana Bhadouria (daughter-in-law), Rajesh Pratap Singh Bhadouria, Dr. Alok Gehlot, Dr. Renu Singh Gehlot, and others who carried forward the family’s legacy in medicine and beyond.

Sadly, Dr. Devendra Singh Gehlot passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of advanced years, leaving behind a profound void in Kanpur’s medical community. His tervi (13th-day rites) and final prayers were held on January 19, 2026 (Monday) from 2 PM to 8 PM at his residence in Swaroop Nagar, Kanpur.

In the words often echoed at such times:
“नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः…” (from the Bhagavad Gita, inscribed on his condolence poster)—the soul is eternal, untouched by weapons or fire.

His legacy lives on through the thousands of doctors he trained, patients he healed, and the humane approach he instilled: treat the disease, but above all, heal the person.
Om Shanti.

A Humanized Portrait: The Dedicated Healer and Mentor

Imagine a typical morning in the bustling wards of Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital, the massive teaching hospital attached to GSVM Medical College. The corridors echo with the footsteps of residents, the beeps of monitors, and the quiet consultations that change lives.

Dr. Gehlot—tall, composed, with a calm voice that cuts through the chaos—arrives early, his white coat already bearing the faint marks of yesterday’s long rounds. A postgraduate student approaches him nervously.

“Sir, this patient’s urea is climbing despite treatment—what next?” the young doctor asks, clutching a file.

Dr. Gehlot pauses, adjusts his glasses, and reviews the chart with the same attention he’s given thousands of times before.

“Beta, look beyond the numbers,” he replies gently but firmly. “This isn’t just kidneys—it’s diabetes, infection, maybe dehydration from that leaking fistula we missed yesterday. Start fluids carefully, add low-dose dopamine if needed, but most importantly, talk to the family. They need to understand why we’re pushing more tests.“

The student nods, relieved. Moments like this are routine for Dr. Gehlot. Colleagues describe him as approachable yet authoritative—a mentor who doesn’t just teach medicine but teaches humanity. He believes that behind every lab value is a person with fears, a family waiting anxiously outside, and a story that deserves to be heard.

Born and trained in Uttar Pradesh (with his MD qualification marking him as a specialist in his field—likely internal medicine/general medicine or a related branch, given GSVM’s strong departments in those areas), Dr. Gehlot chose to stay rooted in Kanpur rather than chase bigger cities or private practice riches.

“Kanpur has given me everything—my education, my patients, my purpose,” he once shared informally with colleagues during a department tea break. “Why leave when the real work is right here? The OPD line stretches to the gate every day—people who trust us because we’re government doctors who don’t turn anyone away.“

Over the years, he has guided scores of MBBS students and MD residents through tough cases, exam preparations, and the emotional weight of medicine. He is known for staying late to discuss differentials, encouraging research where possible, and reminding everyone that empathy is as vital as any drug.

In an era when many senior doctors become distant, Dr. Gehlot remains the one who remembers patients’ names from previous admissions, asks about their grandchildren, and quietly arranges help for those who can’t afford medicines.

Dr. Gehlot, a respected figure whose life was marked by quiet dignity, family devotion, and the pride of seeing his children thrive in medicine, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. He was the beloved father of Dr. Archana Bhadauria, the accomplished nephrologist in Kanpur, and the cherished father-in-law of Dr. Rajesh Bhadauria (Dr. RPS Bhadauria), the renowned urologist and founder of Lotus Super Speciality Hospital and Kidney Care & Urology Centre.

His departure leaves a profound void in the family he nurtured so lovingly, and in the hearts of those who knew him through the lives he touched indirectly—through his daughter’s compassionate care for kidney patients and his son-in-law’s expertise in urology. Archana and Rajesh have carried forward a legacy of healing, affordability, and empathy in their joint practice, qualities that surely reflected the values Dr. Gehlot instilled in his home.

As someone who shared those formative years with Rajesh at Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC) in Agra—not just as classmates, but as cadaver partners in the anatomy lab—I feel this loss personally. Those long hours in the dissection hall forged a bond that time couldn’t erase. I remember one late evening, elbow-deep in our work, when Rajesh paused, wiped his brow, and said with a half-smile, half-wonder: “PK, yeh insaan ka sharir kitna complicated hai… par ismein bhi kitni simplicity hai—sirf pyaar aur rishte hi sab kuch chalate hain.” (PK, the human body is so complicated… yet there’s such simplicity in it—only love and relationships truly keep everything going.) We chuckled then, tired and awestruck, but those words echo louder now.

Dr. Gehlot raised a daughter who became a healer, welcomed a dedicated son-in-law into the family, and lived to see their shared mission help countless lives. In those Agra days, we never imagined our paths would connect so meaningfully years later—through marriage, family, and the quiet pride of a father watching his children save others.

His passing on January 6 reminds us how fragile life is, even as the impact of a good man endures. Dr. Gehlot’s biography now closes with a poignant chapter: a life well-lived, a family forever grateful, and memories that humanize the journey—from the anatomy tables of our youth to the enduring bonds of love, legacy, and loss.

Rest in peace, sir. Your light continues through Archana, Rajesh, and all whose lives you shaped indirectly. Om Shanti.

To his students and juniors, he is simply “Gehlot Sir“—a living link to the values that built GSVM: service, scholarship, and sincerity.