Obituaries

CHCF mourns passing of Psychiatrist Bhuvaneshwar Pagadala

Psychiatrist Bhuvaneshwar Pagadala passed away.
Bhuvaneshwar Pagadala

Psychiatrist Bhuvaneshwar Pagadala, with California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton, passed away July 27, 2025.

Pagadala began his career with the department as a psychiatrist at CHCF in July 2016. He remained at the institution until his passing.

“Bhuvaneshwar will be greatly missed by all who knew him and worked with him over the past years,” according to CHCF.

Information regarding services is not yet available.


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