1925
Fuad
2015
Fuad A Mukhtar
February 25, 1925 — September 3, 2015
Dr. Fuad A. Mukhtar, a longtime Indiana surgeon, died peacefully the morning of September 3, 2015. He was 90.
Dr. Mukhtar was born to Aziz and Susan Amso Mukhtar in Basra, Iraq, but spent most of his young life attending a British Quaker boarding school in Beirut, Lebanon. He knew at an early age that wanted to be a doctor, so after graduating from boarding school he enrolled at the Royal College of Medicine, where he excelled. After completing medical school, Dr. Mukhtar realized that if he were to learn the latest medical techniques and technology, he would need to move to the United States. And so he did in 1953, where he completed his medical residency in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Rochester in New York. It is during this time that he met Carole Tuthill. They were married in 1957.
Dr. Mukhtar's surgical career began at Roswell Park Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, New York, where he was Senior Surgeon. During his time there, he successfully developed new and revolutionary techniques in head and neck reconstructive surgery for cancer patients, and was published in numerous medical journals.
In 1967, Dr. and Mrs. Mukhtar decided to leave New York, and move to Lebanon, Indiana, where they could raise their growing family and Dr. Mukhtar could open his own practice. It was there that he became the beloved "Doc Mukhtar," known for his compassionate bedside manner as well as his skillful surgery. He practiced medicine at both Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon and St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis for more than 30 years. It was during this time that he also became a U.S. citizen, and was honored by former Indianapolis Mayor William Hudnut for his years of community service and dedication to his patients.
Dr. Mukhtar was a loving father and husband. He was member of Ulen Country Club and Kiwanis Club in Lebanon, and the Columbia Club, Skyline Club, Contemporary Club, and Lambs Club in Indianapolis. He was also a devout Christian and active member of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, where he served as a Deacon, an Elder, and as a doctor, volunteering his time and skills at health clinics in under-served neighborhoods in Indianapolis, as well as missions to Central America.
Dr. Mukhtar is survived by his wife, Carole, with whom he recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughter, Cecily Barber (husband Robert), who resides in Mahopac, New York, and his son, Geoffrey, who resides in Fishers, Indiana. His son, Gregory, is deceased.
Services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, with a calling in the parlor at 10:30 a.m. Memorial service will be held in the main sanctuary at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Second Presbyterian Church in Dr. Mukhtar's memory.
Dr. Mukhtar was born to Aziz and Susan Amso Mukhtar in Basra, Iraq, but spent most of his young life attending a British Quaker boarding school in Beirut, Lebanon. He knew at an early age that wanted to be a doctor, so after graduating from boarding school he enrolled at the Royal College of Medicine, where he excelled. After completing medical school, Dr. Mukhtar realized that if he were to learn the latest medical techniques and technology, he would need to move to the United States. And so he did in 1953, where he completed his medical residency in Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Rochester in New York. It is during this time that he met Carole Tuthill. They were married in 1957.
Dr. Mukhtar's surgical career began at Roswell Park Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, New York, where he was Senior Surgeon. During his time there, he successfully developed new and revolutionary techniques in head and neck reconstructive surgery for cancer patients, and was published in numerous medical journals.
In 1967, Dr. and Mrs. Mukhtar decided to leave New York, and move to Lebanon, Indiana, where they could raise their growing family and Dr. Mukhtar could open his own practice. It was there that he became the beloved "Doc Mukhtar," known for his compassionate bedside manner as well as his skillful surgery. He practiced medicine at both Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon and St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis for more than 30 years. It was during this time that he also became a U.S. citizen, and was honored by former Indianapolis Mayor William Hudnut for his years of community service and dedication to his patients.
Dr. Mukhtar was a loving father and husband. He was member of Ulen Country Club and Kiwanis Club in Lebanon, and the Columbia Club, Skyline Club, Contemporary Club, and Lambs Club in Indianapolis. He was also a devout Christian and active member of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, where he served as a Deacon, an Elder, and as a doctor, volunteering his time and skills at health clinics in under-served neighborhoods in Indianapolis, as well as missions to Central America.
Dr. Mukhtar is survived by his wife, Carole, with whom he recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughter, Cecily Barber (husband Robert), who resides in Mahopac, New York, and his son, Geoffrey, who resides in Fishers, Indiana. His son, Gregory, is deceased.
Services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, with a calling in the parlor at 10:30 a.m. Memorial service will be held in the main sanctuary at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Second Presbyterian Church in Dr. Mukhtar's memory.
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