Henry Patrick Leis Jr.

Henry Patrick Leis, Jr, M.D. of North Myrtle Beach South Carolina (formerly of Whitestone New York) on March 7, 2003, in his 88th year -World War II Veteran. Captain in the Army Medical Corp.

Dr Leis was a dedicated surgeon and educator for over five decades in the research and treatment of breast cancer. He was a pioneer in developing mammography 18 a means of early diagnosis and instrumental in the use of many of the less invasive procedures used in the treatment of breast cancer today. Dr. Leis believed that a doctor must spend time with his patients, talking to and oomforting them. Throughout his career he promoted and exemplified the need for more humanity in medicine. He served as Clinical Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Breast Service at New York Medical College for 21 years and then as Emeritus Clinical Professor of Surgery and Emeritus Chief of the Breast Service. Dr. Leis was one of the founders of the Institute of Breast Disease at New York Medical College and was made co-director of the Institute. He was ~so Chief of Breast Surgery at Cabrini Medical Center and Flower & Fifth Avenue Hospial, Emeritus Chief of Breast Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center, Consultant in Breast Surgery for the University of the State of New York.,the Medical and Surgical Specialists Plan of New York, St. Clare's Hospital and Winthrop University Hospital, an Emeritus Surgeon in Breast Surgical Oncology at the Westchester County Medical Center. and an Honorary Surgeon at Lenox Hill and Doctor's Hospitals. Upon his retirement to South Carolina Dr Leis was appointed Clinical Professor of Surgery in Brent Surgery Oncology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He was also made a Consultant in Breast Surgery at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Veterans Administration Hospital and a member of the Courtesy Staff in Breast Surgical Oncology at the Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia. Dr Leis was on the Honorary Surgical Staff at the Grand Strand General Hospital in Myrtle Beach. South Carolina where he was instrumental in establishing their Breast Center.

He has authored or co-authored some 17 tex:tbooks and more than 300 articles for medical journals. Dr .Leis has held fellowships or memberships in over 50 global medical organizations serving as president in a number of them including President of the International College of Surgeons. Additional credentials include over 25 honorary awards and merit awards recognizing his contributions and dedication. He was also a Decorated Knight Commander, Equestrian Order the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem. Knight of the Military Order of Malta. Knight of the Noble Company of the Rose and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus.

Beloved husband of the late Winogene Barnett. Cherished father of H. Patrick Leis, III (Cynthia). and Thomas F. Leis (Jerilyn). Loving grandfather to David. Jonathan and Matthew. Beloved brother of Marie Pearce.

Visitation at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, Myrtle Beach will be Sunday March 9, 2003, from 5:30PM to 7:30PM and Monday March 10, 2003, 10.30AM to 12:00 Noon . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. North Myrtle Beach Mondy March 10,2003, 2:00PM

Entombment will be in St. John's Cemetery. 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, N.Y. Thursday March 13, 2:00PM In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society