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released in the death of a popular Wichita OB-GYN doctor.

Dr. Douglas Douthit died last week. Today, hisoffice staff confirmed that he died in asnorkeling accident while vacationing inMexico.

Dr. Douthit has been at Wichita OB-GYNAssocates since 1983. The Wichita BusinessJournal reports that since then, he providedcare for more than 7,000 patients.

According to the biography on the Wichita OB-GYN Associates website, his clinical activitiesinclude general and high-risk obstetrics andgynecology. He also served on the HomeHealth Care and Pharmacy committees at Wesley Medical Center, and the LibraryCommittee at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita.

Krista Long, Practice Administrator for Wichita OB-GYN Associates, released thefollowing statement Tuesday:

"Dr. Douthit's partners remain committed to providing you with the excellent patientcare that you became accustomed to as a patient of Dr. Douthit’s. As a practice,we are dedicated to the continued care of his patients and our staff membersstand ready to assist you in scheduling appointments, refilling prescriptions, andanswering questions related to your health care needs. Please do not hesitate tocontact our office at (316) 685-0559."

Last week, the KU School of Medicine released the following statement:

"Dr. Douthit was a physician, teacher, mentor and colleague. The KU School ofMedicine–Wichita and our students are better because of his work and his manycontributions.

We will miss him, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones."

Services for Dr. Douthit will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 12 at NewSpringChurch. That's located at 12200 E. 21st St. N.

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Jennifer Eberhardt • a month agoThoughts and prayers for the Douthit Family. What an awesome Dr! It was a privilege to know him and have himdeliver one of my kids.

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sasha • a month agoHe was amazing Dr will be missed... He named my youngest child... A name he said he been trying to have parentsname there child...

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Guest • a month ago sashaThat's creepy

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Bob • a month ago GuestAlright "Skippy Lopez Jr." Who named you?

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sasha • a month ago GuestNot really

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mary • a month ago sashaso what did he name your child? I loved Dr. D. He held my hand and talked to me as I went tosleep before surgery.

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Guest • a month agoThis is a huge shock and it makes me very sad. He delivered my first child 14 years ago and I always referred him toanybody and everybody. He always greeted me with a handshake and a smile; he sat back like he had all the time inthe world and was never in a hurry because he had a patient waiting in the next room. dollar sign, but as somebody important! He will definitely be missed.

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One of the best, sad to hear of his passing.

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Mark • a month agoDr. Douthit was scheduled to deliver our baby this week. We were very shocked and saddened when his officecalled to give us this news. As "Daddy to be", I was able to meet Dr. Douthit a number of times, and while I am not abig fan of the medical profession as a whole, I liked him. Sad deal. After telling people at work that we had gotten thecall before it was in the news, it was amazing how many people knew of and were very fond of Dr. Douthit. saddened by the lose, I was oddly happy to see how many people had positive stories to tell. the office knew of him and had only good things to say. That says something, as we can be a cynical bunch.Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

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LalaLand • a month agoHe has been my OB/GYN since he was a resident. One of my children he delivered also became his patient and hehas delivered 2 of my grandchildren. I'm stunned. He will be missed. Praying for God's peace that passes ourunderstanding for his family.

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Dana Rhodes • a month agoDr Douthit was not only amazing to his patients, but to the nurses and staff he worked with as well. be the labor & delivery nurse for several of his patients and I always enjoyed his deliveries. humor, kindness, and compassion were top notch!! He loved to put bunny ears with his fingers on the newborn whenhe posed with the family for delivery room pics. May his family find peace and comfort during this terrible tragedy!!You will be missed Dr D!!!

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Lisa Wolfe • a month agoSo very sad...Breaks my heart....Such a great Dr.™ He took me on as his patient 24 years ago after being diagnosedwith cervical cancer cells in the 4 th stage and I was 4 months pregnant...The other Dr's told me to abort or die, butnot Dr. D....He was beside me the whole way and delivered our daughter 5 weeks early, Healthy, encouraging me thewhole time...There aren't many Dr's out there that would do this for their patients... After my 6 week check up hecalled me personally and told me he couldn't find a stitch of cancer and cried with me, knowing thst God healed me!!God Bless his family...

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Diane • a month agoI had no idea that the passing of a Dr. could have such an impact on me. Maybe it's because I started seeing him the

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first week he joined the Practice. Or maybe because he has delivered not only countless neices and nephews, butalso two of my precious grandchildren. He always had time for me and put up with my weird sense of humor. Helaughed and joked, yet he was also extremely compassionate and caring. We were the same age and he alwaysreminded me just how "young" I really am! I am heartbroken over his loss. My prayers go out to his family, friends,coworkers, and his patients. What a tragic loss!

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Lisa Hagan Shad • a month agoDr. Douthit was my GYN when I lived in Wichita in the 1990s. He was the best doctor...very kind, gentle andunderstanding. I am so sad today! Prayers to his family, colleagues and friends.

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Thinking of the family • a month agoMy thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues--- he was such a kind, thoughtful and humorousDr. I was afraid to go under for surgery and he held my hand until I went out! :-)

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Deanna R. • a month agoGod bless him and his family!! :( so sad.

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Julie S. • a month agoI am so very sad to hear of the loss of such a great doctor! He has been my OB before, during and after the births ofmy three children. I will miss him, as well as I am sure all of his patients and colleagues will! prayers are with him and his family.

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Carla • a month agoDr. Douthit took care of me during my pregnancy with my younger son. He helped me make the decision to have aVBAC after my Caesarean section. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends,colleagues and patients. He always had a smile on his face and took whatever time was necessary to make you feelcomfortable.

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Renee Davis • a month agoWhat a tragedy. I am so sorry to learn of this heartbreaking news. He impacted the lives of many and was able to bepart of bringing a new life to this world. His hours of dedication, love and patience are a reflection of a man who will

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be missed by many. He not only loved his family but loved the many patients he cared for. He made the time youspent with him seem of the utmost importance and had away of calming the tide. I had a traumatic birth experienceand we (my son and I) are living thanks be to God and a well trained physician... My deepest and sincere sympathy tohis loving wife, children, colleagues, and staff. My prayers are with all of you.

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The Watson Family • a month agoI am just devastated to have learned of the death of someone so dear to my heart. have my son James. He brought him into the world in 2010. And then only 7 months ago, he brought Ashley into the world. He helped build me back up emotionally after two miscarriages. Held my hand and looked into my eyes andsaid he would take good care of me as I fell asleep. His humor, his kindness, he made you feel like you were his onlypatient and not just another number. Dr. Douthit is a hero to so many families out there including mine. I will foreverremember him as I look into James and Ashley's eyes and see the beauty he brought into the world. Rest in peaceDr. Douthit. Shine down on all your babies from heaven. Watch over them all as you did in life.

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Brandy Long • a month agoHe delivered all 3 of my children....loved him so very much!! He will be missed!

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Sherry Edwards • a month agoI am so very saden and very shocked to see this. Dr Douthit was my on doctor and delivered my son 6 yrs ago. Healso was trying to help me with my endometriosis. Always very polite, didn't rush a visit. I will be praying for his family,again I'm still in shock!

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Amanda • a month agoMakes my heart hurt. He was my doctor for 20 years. He saw me through 2 kids and just did my tubal this summer.He was truly an amazing man and will be missed dearly.

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Susie Hall • a month agoMy prayers are with the family. Dr. Douthit will be sorely missed. Such a loss.

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Tammy Moss • a month agoPrayers for the family. An amazing doctor and compassionate man. He will be tremendously missed by ourcommunity.

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cassi wilson • a month agoDouthit brought me into this world 25 yrs ago, He was such a wonderful person! This just is heartbreaking....godbless his family and friends! You will be truly missed doc!

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Ashley Moreland • a month agoHe was my OB and saw me through both of my pregnancies, only to miss the birth of my second while out on asailing trip :) He was adventurous and alive. The world has lost a truly wonderful man and physician. My heart achesfor his family.

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Scotty • a month agoHe delivered my son 23 yrs ago. I suddenly developed issues and my OB was actually another in his practice. But hewas the one on-duty at the hospital that fateful weekend. I haf never met him but he came into my room to talk andIfelt more at ease with him than my own OB. He was wonderful at a very scary time for us. I had to have anemergency C-section 7 wks early and he made me feel almost calm about it. This is truly a sad loss.

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Kellie Marvel • a month agomy heart is shattered this man was such an amazing sweet intelligent soul! he was with me every step of the waythrough my terrible car accident almost loosing my son to delivery after building not just a doctor and patientrealtionship a freindship this hurts and i was suppose to drop his picture off a week ago he asked for after thedelivery after my post checkup and now hes gone words cant explain how my heart feels! he knew so much aboutme and always made walk out with a smile may God rest his soul and give his famiy peace in this time of loss! RIPDr.Douthit you will always be in my heart and mind!

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Wilson Family • a month agoDr Douthit was a wonderful, caring physician. Dr. Douthit delievered our daughter 22 years ago. Medical Center ready to deliver and Dr. Douthit made it to the hospitla within 30 min (by 6 am) to deliver our beautifuldaughter. This meant so much to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Douthit Family

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Alicia Kratz • a month agoDr. Douthit delivered my first and third babies. The later just two and a half months ago. experiences! It's an amazing amount of trust that a mother gives the doctor delivering her child!

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wonderful person on this earth, but he lives on with The Lord. My prayers are for his family and colleagues to find joyin the time they were fortunate enough to know Dr. Douthit and peace as they adjust to life without him.

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Annie • a month agoWonderful Doc. ALWAYS made you feel he had all the time in the world for you! Awesome since of humor and that trade mark smirk of his.....the world has lost one of the good ones! his patients for over 20 yrs and he delivered 2 of my 3 children. The tributes on this page speak volumes consideringDr. Douthit was typically a man you had a 30 min. visit with once a year. family, colleagues and patients, may they find peace in that fact.

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Trevina • a month agoThis is such sad news. He was a wonderful doctor. So kind and understanding. Prayers to the family ..RipDr.Douthit.

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Maria • a month agoThoughts and prayers are with his family. He was an amazing Doctor. He delivered my kids and grandbaby. be greatly missed.

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Heidi Richstatter • a month agoSo sad to hear of Dr. Douthit's passing, it is way to soon. Even more sad to think of his family & how they will misshim. He delivered 3 generations in our family. Have known doc since I was 16 & he was friendly, caring, funny &always had time to shake my hand, chat & ask about family. So happy to have known such a wonderful kind soul thatwas a huge part of my life. Angels all around his family. Saw him 8 months ago when he delivered 2nd grandchild, aboy.

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