Edward Ross, MD, FACC, FICA (1937–2017)

Edward Ross, MD, FACC, FICA (1937–2017)

Dr. Edward Ross, MD, FACC, FICA, passed away on January 5, 2017. He was a highly regarded and beloved cardiologist. He served on the staff of Corizon Health and previously served as Medical Director of Clarian Cardiovascular Services at Methodist Hospital and the Cardiac Cath Laboratory. He was in private practice for almost 30 years. As a well-respected physician in the city of Indianapolis, Dr. Ross was a civic leader and generous philanthropist and humanitarian, who quietly supported several charitable organizations in the arts and community.

A faithful member of Broadway United Methodist Church, Dr. Ross is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Catherine Webster, four children, Ronald (Patricia), Anthony, Edward and Cheryl; grandchildren Coyon, Jasmine, Ashton and Torrance; great-grandaughter Nivea; siblings Christine Ross, Cathryn Pippen, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents Horace and Carrie Ross and two siblings Fred and Willie Ross.

Edward Ross received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1963. Internship followed by his residency in internal medicine at Indiana University Medical Center. From 1968 to 1970 he underwent fellowship training in Cardiology at Indiana University's Krannert Institute. His professional society memberships include International College of Angiology (Fellow), American College of Cardiology (Fellow) and Royal Society of Health-London (Fellow). Dr. Ross served as a Member of the Board of Directors of the International College of Angiology and a member of the Editorial Board, International Journal of Angiology. In September 2014, Dr. Ross received the Professor John B. Chang Research Achievement Award, In recognition of excellence in research and scholarly activity in the field of cardiovascular disciplines.