Dr. Ramachandran Ramani's Obituary
Dr. Ramachandran Ramani, 72, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born and raised in New Delhi, India, Ramani’s lifelong dedication to medicine began at Delhi University, where he earned his M.B.B.S., followed by a M.D. from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh. Before moving to the United States in 1997, he shared his expertise as a professor of anesthesiology at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore and Manipal Hospital, Bangalore.
After arriving in the U.S., Ramani completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. His distinguished academic career included serving as an Associate Professor at the Yale University School of Medicine before joining the University of Florida School of Medicine in 2015 and retired as Professor in 2020. His impact on the field—particularly through his research in the effects of anesthesia on the brain using functional MRI—and his devotion to training the next generation of residents and fellows remains his lasting professional legacy. In 2019, he took a six-month sabbatical to volunteer his medical expertise in Sudan with Doctors Without Borders, a testament to his lifelong dedication to helping others.
Ramani is survived by his beloved wife, Uma; his daughter, Shraddha Ramani, husband William Villalongo and granddaughter, Anu, of New York; and his son, Shreyas Ramani and wife Kamala Kanneganti of Detroit, Michigan.
A memorial service will be held on April 30, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home. 404 N. Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601.
Ramani was passionate about healthcare for all. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Dr. Ramachandran Ramani to the Anandam Trust, Chennai, India. They provide free Medical Care in rural areas in Tamil Nadu.
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