Dr. James L. Algiers

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Algiers when he came to live at MCH. I always enjoyed talking with him. He was over the top friendly and the picture with this obit is the way I will always remember him by. That friendly, understanding, smile that says don't take this life so seriously. My sympathies go out to his wife and family. The world was a better place because he was in it.

Dear Beth and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Steve and Sandy Palen

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Algiers when he came to the Medical College of Wisconsin in the 1990s. He displayed a vast knowledge of medicine, especially the practical aspects. At that time, I was the editor of the Department of Medicine monthly collection of essays, The Grapevine. Jim wrote an essay, correctly predicting the future of medical practice which exists today. Dr. Algiers was a true scholar and friend.
Jack Kaufman, MD

To the family of Dr. Algiers--David and I are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

My hurting heart goes out to Dorothy,to the Algiers children and to the entire family. My fond memories go back to the mid-fifties when I became baby-sitter to Beth,Pat,and Paul before I went off to college. Many times,when they needed a baby-sitter because Dr. Algiers was on call and Dorothy was away for the evening, we had wonderful conversations. It was during these conversations that his dedication to his work and his love and admiration for Dorothy often came through. He so loved her and...

Very sad to hear. He & Dr. Phil were my heroes when I was 15 with osteomyelitis. Bill Rudersdorf