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Mark Davis
January 22, 2021
I went to Whetstone High School with Bob where we ran together on the cross country and track teams and became friends. He was already an amazing person and leader, clearly destined to succeed at whatever he did. He was smart as a whip and a champion runner; yet very humble. Very determined; yet a free spirit with a great personality and sense of humor. He was clearly a caring person with great empathy and altruism. He was kind to all. So it does not surprise me that he became a great doctor in a difficult specialty. We lost touch after high school, much to my regret and loss. It was a privilege to have known him for the short time that I did.
Dennis J Smith
January 21, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting Bob quite a number of years ago. My father was a patient at Mount Carmel East and he received his Palliative Care from Dr. Taylor and his team. I was very impressed by his compassion, professionalism and genuine concern not only for my dad but for all of us as well. Despite being in the healthcare field for many years, it was my first exposure to what Palliative Medicine actually meant. At that particular time I was the COO of The James Cancer Hospital and I knew immediately that we needed to recruit Bob to join us and oversee the initiation of our Palliative Medicine Program. From that point forward Bob and I became close friends and my admiration and respect continued to grow by leaps and bounds. I have known but few people who had the heart and compassion of Dr. Bob Taylor. The true practice of medicine lost a champion when he died and I know in my heart it will be difficult if not impossible to fill his shoes. Bob, thank you for all you gave to others. Rest In Peace my friend.
Amy Schneider
January 19, 2021
I worked with Bob in palliative care at Mount Carmel. He was so welcoming and patient as I was learning my role as a new social worker. I learned a lot from him and always enjoyed his philosophical and ethical teachings during rounds! I had a distant family member see him at the outpatient palliative care clinic at OSU. This family member credited Bob with giving him his life back by controlling his cancer pain. What a legacy to have done this for so many people! His loss will be felt!
Myra D. Clark-Foster
January 18, 2021
An amazing soul, brilliant physician, and loving family man. Missed by many.
Moira Kelsey
January 18, 2021
In my 30 years at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Dr. Robert Taylor was one of the most amazing physicians I had the honor to work with.
I only met "Bob" in 2005 when he was hired to to be medical director for the new Palliative Care program in The James and I was appointed as the administrative director. He so did, direct this team. He had such grace and compassion for Palliative Care and especially for patients at the End of Life. Bob was an ultimate teacher and professor- wanting only to pass on his knowledge and experience to all of us who joined his team...doctors, nurses, pharmacists, chaplains, psychologists and social workers.
In his tenure at OSU, he also received the "Physician of the Year" award from the Ohio Association of Hospice and Palliative Care. Our Program also received the honor of one of the Best Palliative Care Programs in the United States by the University Hospitals Consortium.
Under his tenure, The American Medical Association and The James recognized Hospice and Palliative Care as a Medical Specialty. He and his colleague Michael Adolph, MD developed one of the first board certified fellowship programs for physcians desiring to be board certified in Hospice Palliative care under the AMA regulations.
Dr. Taylor also had a "free spirit" surrounding him. He loved life, his work and especially his family Joan, Sadie and Hilary. His love for his family was something he could hide. He always talked about Joan and his daughters, Hilary and Sadie with such love and pride.
Our "True and Core" Palliative Care team continued to meet even after it had dispersed and many retired, for dinners, coffee, and texts for several years. Our last meeting was at the Park of Roses in Columbus in June 2020. Bob looked fantastic and so looking forward to retirement and time with his family We released 40 balloons into the air that day for our "beloved" team in which he and we had worked so hard to build and teach the mission of Palliative Care.
We so loved and respected Bob Taylor. It was an honor to know him as a mentor, a friend and the doctor he was. Our love goes out to his family...to Joan, to Sadie, to Hilary and Bob's beautiful grandchildren!
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