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.

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