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James H. Sherman M.D.

Los Angeles, California

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October 2, 1941 - April 26, 2025 James Sherman was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Hilde and Walter Sherman. By two years old, his family had moved to Los Angeles, where Jim ("Jimmy" to his childhood friends) would call home for the rest of his life.Jim attended LA High, graduating in 1959. He went...

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Jeff, When we spoke today I was unaware that your Dad, who treated me for over 25 years as both my doctor and a friend had passed away. My condolences for your loss. Sincerely, Mark Palmer

I am so sorry to learn of Jim´s passing. He was a wonderful doctor and a wonderful friend... he will be forever missed.. my condolences to his wonderful wife and family.. may he forever rest in peace, xxx Carole Bayer Sager

Jim was a wonderful person and physican. I had the privilege of knowing him as a colleague at Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers as a pharmacist owner at the West Tower Pharmacy He would always address himself with humility and kindness We used to talk baseball as he went to UCLA and I to USC so we had fun with that. A truer gentleman and friend, he will be missed RIP.

Dr. Sherman was a wonderful and kind man. My husband has been a patient of his the last few years. Sending prayers and comfort to his family

Dear Geri and Family, You all did your Dad proud in so many ways! In so many ways and by so many people Jimmy will be missed. Having lost Marian this past November I share the heartfelt sorrow, the shared grieving of losing a loved one. A loss compounded that despite Jim´s determination, despite the efforts of the medical team, despite support of family, colleagues, community, despite hope and faith Jimmy knew, he understood, this was not to be a soft landing. Knowing Jimmy I believe he...

Dr. Sherman worked proudly along with his son, Jeff, for over twenty years. It was honor to see how proud Dr. Sherman was to work with his son, how protective he was of his son, and how much Dr. Sherman treasured sharing a practice with his son. I´m a medical misfit and I could tell at first Dr. Sherman was a little guarded, `what are you doing coming in to see my son all the time´, but then over time my presence became to represent what was best about their practice, how honorable they both...

So sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a beautiful person whom I admired throughout the years I spent at Cedars Sinai on the fifth floor at Tower Gastroenterology. May he RIP

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Jim Sherman was the epitome of a compassionate, caring doctor and an inspiration to me and countless others. We will miss him and send our condolences to all of his family.