Dr. Prasanta C Chandra's Obituary
Dr. Prasanta C. Chandra, MD, FACOG, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 77.
Born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, in 1946, a son of Pratap and Leena Chandra Chunder. Though from a prominent political family, Dr. Chandra embarked on a remarkable around-the-world journey of healing and service. After graduating from Calcutta Medical College & Hospital, he traveled to the US in 1971 to pursue additional training and a career in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology (a specialization in high risk maternal-fetal medicine). A few years later Dr. Chandra met his wife at the Albert Einstein Medical Center & Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx, New York where they would start their family before relocating to New Jersey.
Dr. Chandra’s private practices in New Jersey and New York and tenure at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Hahnemann University, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Virtua Health System & Kennedy Memorial Hospital Systems South Jersey, Nassau County Medical Center and Wyckoff Heights Medical Center spanned over five decades. Numerous Honors and Awards were earned including serving as President of multiple medical societies, Super Doctor, New York Times, Castle Connolly Guide to NY Metro Area Top Doctors and Strathmore's Who’s Who in the World. His tireless efforts touched countless lives, from routine check-ups to complex surgeries and deliveries. Patients admired his extensive knowledge, patience, empathy, humor and ability to listen.
Beyond clinical excellence and over 20 peer-reviewed articles in medical journals and book chapters, Dr. Chandra was a mentor to aspiring healthcare professionals. His teaching, wisdom and guidance shaped the careers of many young doctors. Colleagues remember him as a pillar of strength, always willing to lend a helping hand or share a valuable insight.
In his free time, Dr. Chandra was passionate about ballroom dancing, literature, poetry, politics, travel and most of all time with his family.
Dr Chandra was preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty years, Thatsani. Devoted father of Dipa (Chris) Chandra, Indra (Christina) Chandra and Prakash (Mayuri) Chandra. Loving grandfather of Owen, Iris, Luke, Katherine, Edward, Penna, Malin and Niam.
Dr. Prasanta Chandra’s legacy continues through the many lives he touched. He was truly one of a kind, loved life and found the good in all people. As we bid farewell to this remarkable and compassionate soul, let us honor his memory by carrying forward the torch of healing and kindness.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Dr. Chandra’s memory are asked to consider a donation to Dr. Prasanta Chandra • OCRA Tribute Page (ocrahope.org) or Donate Today | The American Cancer Society
Link here:
https://tribute.ocrahope.org/drprasantachandra
https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=legacy2&giftFirstName=PRASANTA&giftLastName=CHANDRA&giftType=mem
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