Srinivas Wadawadigi was born in Bellary and spent his childhood in Hubli, North Karnataka. It was there he first practiced as a doctor and married his wife Padmavati. He came to the UK in the 1970s to practice orthopaedic surgery in the national health service. Over a period of over 30 years working in public hospitals across Britain he operated on many thousands of patients, allowing them to walk free from pain and helping the victims of trauma accidents. He gained a specialist expertise in knee and hip surgery, which he actively shared with other doctors, for which he was respected as a trusted mentor by many of his juniors. Outside the operating theatre, Srinivas fought passionately for the rights of immigrant doctors, sitting on and chairing a number of BMA committees where he worked to improve their working conditions and prospects. Srinivas’ love of India’s ancient traditions of philosophy and spirituality led him to organise workshops, residential camps and talks so that others could experience the teachings which had shaped his outlook on life. His talks have helped many hundreds of people, from the very young to the very old, learn a little more about themselves and gain a better understanding of their place in the world. In late March, Srinivas passed away suddenly after a year-long battle with cancer. Even during his final months, while fighting his own disease, he started writing a guide for others on how to deal with cancer, from the dual perspectives of a doctor and a patient. Srinivas touched so many lives that it is difficult to judge which was his greatest contribution to society. He will be remembered as a loving father, husband, son and for his ever-selfless attitude to helping others. He is survived by his wife and his son, Badri Nath.