So Sad!!

[beachbum3]

I found out today at work that my old family dr who had recently moved out of state died suddenly a few weeks ago. He was our dr for many, many years, and was by far the absolute BEST dr ever. The complete opposite of every stereotype you hear- genuinely nice, eager to help, to teach, to care, to be there. I could call and report my kids had a fever and he would always call me right away, no matter when or where. That is rare. When he found out I was in nursing school he always took the time when I was in with my kids to teach me and show me anything he found during his assessment. He'd have me looking in their ears etc. He was such a nice person, a great dr, and just so unassuming, unpretentious, down to earth, and really and truly genuinely a caring, sincere person.

He was 39 years old and survived by his wife, son (school aged, I believe), and extended family. Such a shame.

I just needed to share, I'm very sad, and was shocked to hear. With 3 kids always coming down with something we were in his office on a monthly basis during the winters. You build a relationship over the amount of time that he was our dr, and even my daughter cried when I told her. He was a dr that EVERYONE loved.

I'm so glad I told him when I saw him right before he moved how much he meant to us, and how he inspired me to be the kind of health care provider he was. He hugged my kids and I when we were leaving his office. So, so sad.

[GingerSue]

Sorry that this doctor has died and that you have lost your doctor.

But, it is nice to know that there are some caring doctors.

I, too, lost my doctor last year - and he was one fine doctor -

who cared, with such a kindness and helpfulness.

[rnmomtobe2010]

wow...so young...you rarely find docs like that...I have one like that and I am so proud top call him my boss...I do apologize for your loss...

[amjowens]

Sounds like such a tragic loss, and I'm sorry. It seems so unfair sometimes, especially when we lose people who seem to positively touch so many lives. It's a reminder to make the most of every day, and remain inspired to be as good of people as we can be, as it seems this doctor has motivated you. Take care.

[Jolie, BSN]

beachbum,

My sister is a hospice doc. When she started her job about 3 years ago, there was a local family practice doc who would share call with her. She appreciated this especially since their specialties were so different that she couldn't return the favor.

He moved from the area a year or two ago, and she has missed him greatly. Not only because of the call, but because he was such a genuinely nice man. She recently learned that he died suddenly. I wonder if this was your physician.

If so, please know that many share your loss and mourn his passing. If not, then we have lost 2 great docs.

[Hands and Heart]

My deepest sympathy for your loss. What a shame that he was taken away so soon. I guess God said he did his part, as evidenced by the great impression he made on you and I'm sure many others.