SHERIF SHAFEY Obituary

SHAFEY--Dr. Sherif. Miami neurologist, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013, at the age of 80. Dr. Shafey was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1932, graduated from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine in 1955, Magna Cum Laude, and completed residency training in orthopedic surgery in 1959. That year, Dr. Shafey emigrated to the United States and completed residency training in neurology at Grasslands Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, NY Medical College and Kings County Hospital, Downstate Medical Center, New York University in New York. In 1963, he was appointed chief resident in neurology at Jackson Memorial Hospital and Dr. Shafey served as assistant professor at University of Miami School of Medicine from 1966-1969. From 1965 to January of 1969, he served as Coordinator of the Training and Teaching Program in the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. In June of 1967, Dr. Shafey was granted US citizenship by a Congressional Act, in the 90th Congress, in recognition of his numerous scientific publications and National Institutes of Health-funded research on cerebrovascular disease, especially the impact of smoking and artificial birth control on risk of stroke in young women from 1964 thru 1966. Dr. Shafey established his Miami private practice in neurology in 1969 and served ten years as Mercy Hospital's Chief of the Division of Neurology, in the Department of Internal Medicine. With a visionary approach to patient care, Dr. Shafey served as a clinical investigator introducing 2' 3'-dideoxyinosine (ddi) treatment for patients with HIV/AIDS, Levodopa therapy for Parkinson's patients, the first one in Florida and one of the earliest in the Northeastern US and Valproic Acid therapy to prevent seizures, the first in the State of Florida, as well as Tacrine HCI (Cognex) for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He helped build a dedicated invasive neuroradiology procedures suite at Mercy Hospital and, with a grant from the James Colt Foundation, Dr. Shafey created the first dedicated neurological intensive care unit in Florida. In 1975, Dr. Shafey developed the first computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner unit in Miami. He served as the Medical Director of the CAT Scanner from 1975 thru 1987. Over 46 years in private practice, Dr. Shafey served thousands of Miamians and patients from around the world. Dr. Shafey was a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurology, A Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Academy of Neurology, as well as a Fellow of the American Heart Association, Cerebrovascular Disease Sections (Strokes). Dr. Shafey was also a member of the Dade County Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, the Florida Society of Neurology, and the Southern Clinical Neurological Society. Dr. Shafey is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons Omar and Joseph; and two grandchildren, Sarah and Suzanna. In lieu of flowers, the Shafey family requests donation to Camillus House. Private graveside services were held.

Published by New York Times on Aug. 25, 2013.
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Miss Dr Shafey every day. He was the best ever!!

Margarita Baro

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August 17, 2023

I was a patient of Dr. Shafey, sorry to hear of his passing...I miss him.

Tim Guerra

July 1, 2023

I will never forget the many inspiring rounds we made with Dr. Shafey while I was a medical student and intern at the Medical School. He was one of the best clinical teachers I ever had. Raul de Velasco

Raul de Velasco

October 14, 2013

Dr. Shafey will be greatly missed. Please accept our sincere condolences Eduardo Ospina Maria Antonia de Ospina

October 12, 2013

jaime whyte

October 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

WILLIAM&JUDITH SHEEHAN

September 17, 2013

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and staff of a true humanitarian and a compassionate doctor who touched so many hearts and alleviated so much pain. His accomplishments will live on forever. May he enjoy his deserved rest.
Sergio, Juan , Jane Gonzalez

September 8, 2013

Dr. Shafey, you have been our
doctor, our friend and our tower of strength for a great
number of years. Anna Maria and I thank you for all your
dedication and concern. Your memory will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in
Peace.

Hilda Monzon-Aguirre

September 4, 2013

Our family would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Shafey's family. He was a great doctor that will be truly missed. He gave my father years of life, that without Dr. Shafey, he would not have experienced. Thank you for everything and heaven now has a wonderful and gentle angel.

Roque

September 3, 2013

The first year Sherif was chief resident in Neurology, I was starting my residency. I worked with him throughout the three years of training.
He was a remarkable teacher, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and caring.
He has remained a strong influence in my life.
I read some of the other notes in the guest book. He has continued to have a positive influence in many people's lives.

Kenneth Kahn M.D.

September 3, 2013

We just returned from Europe and I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Shafey's passing. It is hard to believe that it was 41 years ago that Dr. Shafey caught me imitating him in the back hallway of Radiology at Mercy. While everyone panicked, Dr Shafey demonstrated his sense of humor and laughed right along. Three years later, he displayed great trust in me by placing me in charge of his CAT scanner in the summer of 1975. I witnessed firsthand his brilliance and compassion as he worked with his patients and I was at complete ease when I placed the care of my cervical issues in his hands over the last 16 years.

Mary, my thoughts and prayers go out to you, and your office staff, due to this tragic loss. His warm smile and and contribution to life will be greatly missed. I will also miss his signature handshake that always greeted me when I would walk through the door.

Andrew Hague

September 3, 2013

Dear Mary and Jessica,
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Shafey passing. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate what he did for me medically since first seeing him in 1987 and for the special place he will always have in my heart as someone I admired.
Love,
Rick

Rick Siesing

September 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and family, Jessica and remaining office staff. Dr. Shafey was a very kind and incredible doctor. He was dedicated to his career and helped my mother and daughter. I thank him so much for all he did in his practice to help so many people. Much love to all.
Jeanne Bresett

September 2, 2013

I just learned that Dr Shafey passed away. My deepest sympathy goes out to you Mary, and the family. I was lucky to know such a gifted doctor. May God bless you in this time of sorrow!

Urszula Sak

August 29, 2013

Dear Mary,family,and staff,
Joe and I just received word of Dr. Shafey's passing and were deeply saddened.
We shall forever remember him for his kindness, compassion, and insight into my difficult problem.
I don't know what I would have done without Dr. Shafey's perseverance and patience-he "took me under his wing" in the very early 70's and tried a combination of numerous drugs until he hit upon the answer for my problem. I always had complete confidence in him and I am so grateful to have had his many years of care. Joe and I will miss this brilliant beloved man.
Our heartfelt condolences to you Mary, your family and staff.
Nancy and Joe Kehm

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Kehm

August 29, 2013

Dear Mary & Family,
I am saddenned to hear of the sudden loss of Dr. Shafey. He certainly was a bright light in a very dark and difficult time in my life. I will always be grateful for the care and compassion and exceptional wisdom he shared with me. To read his obituary speaks of what a pioneer he was, and I feel blessed and grateful to have been able to have had his care. My heartfelt prayers and sypathy are with you and the family.

Fondly,
Lizann

lizann Brown

August 29, 2013

Dear Mary,
Like so many others, I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Shafey's recent passing.
I will always remember Dr. Shafey for not only his unparalleled knowledge and incite relating to his profession, but also for his kindness, compassion and understanding--and delightful sense of humor.
Dr. Shafey had so much to offer to so many and he will truly be missed. I feel very fortunate to have known him.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family, as well as Jessica and Jasmine.

Sincerely,
Christopher Ricco

Christopher Ricco

August 29, 2013

Dear Mary and Staff, Dr. Shafey was my doctor since I was ordained a priest in 1979. Be assured of my prayers for him and for all of you. Fr.Hilley

Fr.Stephen Hilley

August 28, 2013

Dear Mary, Family, Jessica and Jazmin:
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr Shafey will remain in our hearts forever. We will miss him.
Love,
Vivian Ortega and Family

August 28, 2013

My Dear Mary. Just learned of our dear doctor and friend's passing. What a great footprint he has left. He will be missed by all those who benefitted from his medical knowledge and his caring ways. I always considered him as friend. May the memories of happier times provide some comfort during this period of grieving. Love to you and yours!

Judith C. Isriel

August 28, 2013

Dear Mary, I just received and read your letter with the shocking news that Dr. Shafey passed. I will forever remember him for being that kind and caring doctor. I have never had a doctor to be so compassionate and passionate with the care of his patients . We (the patients) while waiting to be called in would converse what a great doctor he was and how much it was worth the wait to seebhim. I will miss him terribly. My deepest condolences to you, family and staff.

Martha Salazar-Blanco

August 28, 2013

Dear Mary, Family, Jessica and Jazmin:
Today I received your letter, about the wonderful and great Dr. Shafey passed away.. I am so very sorry...no words,many years. Always a patient, great Doctor, great person. He always care about people and have lots knowledge. I will always miss him a lot for ever! No words.. Thank you Dr. Shafey to care of me, and help this world and medicine. Fondly. Scheila Di Blasio and Family. Bless.

Scheila Di Blasio

August 27, 2013

August 27,2013

Dear Mary, Jessica and Jazmin:

I was shocked when I learned that Dr Shafey died. I so..so..sorry! He was such a good person. In a world that nobody cares anymore, HE DID. He always treated me with care and lots of patience. I will miss him a lot. My prayers are with you.

Fondly,

Marybel Aragones

August 27, 2013

Dear Mary, Omar & Joseph,
The Zaydon family is saddened by the passing of a great husband, father, and physician! He was a very gifted physician, compassionate human being & a warm friend!
With our deepest condolences, Tom & Yamila

August 27, 2013

Dear Mary: My deepest condolences to you and your family. Dr. Shafey was not only a true professional he was also a very kind and gentle man who took personal interests in all his patients. I know he was the person who healed me. He will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family during this very dificult time.

Mildred Giraldo

Mildred Giraldo

August 26, 2013

Dear Mary and staff,
We would like to express how sorry we are by the news of Dr Shafey's passing. He was an amazing doctor who provided excellent care to my parents and aunt. There are no words that can express our gratitude and admiration. You are in our thoughts, prayers and forever in our hearts.
Maty Lewis, Badia and Casteleiro Family

August 26, 2013

Dear Mary, family and staff,
We would like to express how deeply sorry we are by the news of Dr. Shafey's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful doctor and a special friend.

Dr. Shafey treated our family for the past 24 years. There are no words that can express our gratitude and admiration. His kindness, brilliance, and the love for his patients and profession were truly unique.

We will miss him forever. There are no words...

Thank you Dr. Shafey, for all your contributions to the world and to medicine.

Thank you for the wonderful care you gave us with Mary and your staff.

You are in our thoughts and prayers and forever in our hearts.

Eusebio, Gloria, Isabel, Melissa & the Gonzalez Family

August 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary, and Family.
Dr. Shafey was my husband's doctor for many years...he was a kind, patient and loving doctor.
Bob had great respect and admiration for him.
Dr. Shafey was recently my two elderly aunts' doctor, and they loved him dearly. He took such wonderful care of them. They have been mourning his death since they heard about it on Monday.
May Dr. Shafey rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Mary Pyle and Aunts, Esther Gonzalez and Ofelia Suris

August 24, 2013

Dear Mary,

We have lost a great friend, doctor and mentor. This is a personal loss as we grew old together...being in his care for over 40 years; we will miss him so. We would like to express our gratitude to you Mary and your staff for the exceptional care we always received. You are in our prayers as you go through this tragic loss.

Love,

Cynthia and Bill Ansley

Cynthia and Bill Ansley

August 24, 2013

We will always remember Dr. Shafey coming to our restaurant every Sundayafter the movies with his wife, and some times with his sons......A gentalman, very kind soft spoken...Rest in peace Doctor.Thank you for all the contributions you did for our community.From Nino, Loris and the rests of the staff of Caffe Abbracci.

Nino Pernetti

August 24, 2013

Dear Mary,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and Dr. Shafey's family on his passing.
Having been a patient of Dr. Shafey's for 34 years , I and my husband have had the deepest confidence in him and his guidance concerning my care over the years. I not only have lost a great doctor but a very dear friend, I will certainly miss the great care I have received from him and You Mary and his staff. You all will be in our prayers in this most difficult time.
Sincerly,
Diane & William Barimo

Diane & William Barimo

August 23, 2013

Mary and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. The world has lost a special man. My prayers are with you. The "old gang" at Mercy occasionally remember back to the good old days and Dr. Shafey was a big part of those days. He is missed.

Sarah Carlson

August 23, 2013

Dear Mary,

We lost a dear friend and colleague. I will miss him.



Your friend,

Richard Kernish

Richard Kernish

August 23, 2013

Although I personally lost contact with Sherif many years ago, after our training at JMH it is not without the fondest of memories that I have the greatest admiration for this remarkable man. He embodied all that is good in humanity and was indeed "a physicians physician". My sincere sympathy goes out to his family and to the many friends and patients he so abely served.

Eugene "Bucky" Bloom, M.D.

August 23, 2013

Dear Mary, family and staff,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Shafey. He was such a kind and caring doctor and will be missed by all. We offer our sympathy at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Dr. and Mrs . Maurice Downs

August 23, 2013

My most sincere condolencense to the Shafey family. I only have great admiration and love for Dr. Shafey who was my doctor for twenty years. I will always have him in my prayers and will miss him dearly.

Margarita Baro

August 23, 2013

In a span of sixteen years Dr. Shafey had treated me for a number of both Neurological and health issues. He was not only my Doctor, but a caring and loving friend. I will miss the twinkle in his eye as he called me tiger whenever we met. He was like a second father to me and feel fortunate that I hugged him goodbye on my last visit. RIP I will forever miss you.

Larry Squarini

August 23, 2013

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