Jay L. Grosfeld, MD May 30, 1935 - October 19, 2016

Lafayette F. Page Professor and Chairman Emeritus; Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, Indiana

Born in New York City on May 30, 1935, Dr. Jay L. Grosfeld attended undergraduate school at the Washington Square College at New York University (NYU) where he received a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in History. He attended medical school at the New York University School of Medicine from 1957-1961. He trained in General Surgery at NYU and Bellevue Hospitals from 1961-1966. After serving two years as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps (1966-1968), he trained in Pediatric Surgery at the Nationwide Children's Hospital at Ohio State University from 1968 to 1970. He returned to NYU as Assistant Professor of Surgery in 1970. In 1972, Dr. Grosfeld was appointed Professor and Director of Pediatric Surgery at Indiana University and the first Surgeon-in-Chief of the Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He pioneered the development of pediatric surgery in the state and set the standard for the surgical care of infants and children. In 1985 he was appointed Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine, the first pediatric surgeon in the USA so honored. He developed excellent training programs and was a role model for his trainees. He served the University and the children of Indiana well for more than 40 years. In 2003, Dr. Grosfeld stepped down from the Chair of Surgery at Indiana University after serving 19 years in that capacity. His tenure was marked by developing new clinical programs and research facilities, the center for surgical technology, providing high quality clinical care and significantly growing the Department of Surgery from 22 to 70 faculty members.

Dr. Grosfeld was recognized as an outstanding clinician, master surgeon, inspiring teacher, talented administrator, innovative scientific investigator, surgical leader and a staunch advocate for children. He has won numerous teaching awards at I.U. including the prestigious President's Award. He was extremely productive and published 491 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, 135 book chapters and nine textbooks. Dr. Grosfeld is best known for his expertise in neonatal surgery, pediatric surgical oncology and surgical education.

He served as Secretary and Chairman of the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics, President of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, President of the Halsted Society and was the only pediatric surgeon to serve as Chairman of the American Board of Surgery. He served as President of both the Central Surgical Association and the Western Surgical Association, President of the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS), President of the American Surgical Association, as a Governor and member of the Advisory Councils for both General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery and other Committees of the American College of Surgeons, later becoming First Vice-President, and also served as Council Member of the British Association of Pediatric Surgeons. He has been selected for Who's Who in America in 5 separate categories and America's Best Doctors.

He was awarded the Denis Browne Gold Medal by the British Association of Pediatric Surgeons in 1998 and was named Pediatric Surgeon of the Year at the University of Graz, Austria in 2000. In 2002, he received the William E. Ladd Medal from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the highest honor bestowed on a pediatric surgeon in America. In 2002 he also received the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from the late Governor of Indiana Frank O' Bannon for his outstanding service to the State. Dr. Grosfeld was awarded the Fritz Rehbein Medal from the European Pediatric Surgical Asociation in 2011. Dr. Grosfeld lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally and was elected an honorary member of 15 international surgical societies including an Honorary Fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons of both England and Ireland, as well as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He was awarded the prestigious Solomon A. Berson Medical Alumni Achievement Award in Clinical Science from New York University. Dr. Grosfeld served as Director of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis for 33 years and developed one of the top pediatric surgery training programs in the country. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, and the renowned two-volume textbook Pediatric Surgery. He was Co-editor of Surgery of Childhood Tumors. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the APSA Foundation, Secretary-Treasurer of the International Society of Surgery Foundation and Vice-President of the American Surgical Association Foundation. Dr. Grosfeld was influential in the development of the WOFAPS Foundation and served as its first president.

Dr. Grosfeld's greatest legacy is his family. He was happily married to his devoted wife Margie for the past 54 years and together they have set a standard for a successful and close family life. Dr Grosfeld was the son of Louis and Pearl (Reizes) Grosfeld. He is survived by his wife Margie (Faulkner); his sister, Claire (Bernie) Zucker; his children, Alicia (Bruce) Thorne, Dalia (Jean-Philippe) Maheu, Janice (Martin) Kaefer, Jeffrey (Deborah) Grosfeld, and Mark Grosfeld; and 17 grandchildren.

He was buried in a private ceremony by his family in Crown Hill Cemetery. Information on a memorial service will be forthcoming.

Dr. Grosfeld will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege, pleasure and honor of knowing this kind, caring and loving man.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Oct. 23, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Jay Grosfeld

61 Entries

Justin Gerken

July 31, 2024

I was so very sorry to see that a great man Dr. G had passed away. I was 10 years old when he led a long and very difficult surgical procedure to help me. I had a severe case of Tourette´s syndrome which led to me having a bad Tic that caused so much damage that if Dr Grosfeld had not gone in I´d be a very different man today. I´m now 47 years old and will never forget his kindness, brilliant mind and expert care for me and my parents during my stay at Riley. I have no doubt that this man is in that next great place. My sincere condolences to his lovely wife and family

Margie Grosfeld

October 17, 2023

I am so greatful for all those who have expressed their feelings and gratitude for my beloved husband even till now.
Bless you!!! Margie Grosfeld

Suzanna Tudor

October 17, 2023

Will always remember and be so grateful to Dr. Jay Grosfeld who helped save our newborn, baby boy´s life, and for whom we named in his honor. Our Jay turned 50 this year.

ROSIE KEY

July 28, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. you save me in 1981 if it wasent for Dr.Grosfeld I would not be here today ,fly highDr Grosfeld

Jennifer Pegg

July 26, 2023

Please excuse my belated condolences, but I just learned of his passing, and I wanted the family and the whole world to know howmuch love,respect,admiration,and great fullness that I have for this man. You see I was born in May 1974 in Wabash Indiana and was having problems with breastfeeding but only on my mother's left breast,so my parents had taken me to 7 different doctors and they all had no clue or just thought that I was allergic to something in my mom's breast or breast milk needless to say they took me to the 8th doctor in Bluffton who took one look at my lump on my left side of my neck and told my parents that they thought that it was cancer and referred me to Riley and that is when Dr. Grosfeld entered my life. He diagnosed me as having Neuroblastoma cancer and treated me, but that is just the beginning of our doctor and patient relationship. I came to visit my mother in the summer of 1991 and as soon as she laid eyes on me she noticed a huge lump on the front of my throat and immediately called Dr. Grosfeld's office and he got me in to see him that same day,and when he saw me he immediately admitted me and I was scheduled for surgery the next morning to removed a tumor that had grown around my thyroid and one of my parathyroids. This tumor was an after effect of the cobalt radiation treatments that I had when I was a newborn, so again he was my angel. I saw him again a few years later when I came back to showhim that I was pregnant with my first of 3 children that I ended up having, but the reason why I did this is because my parents were told back when I was an infant that I wouldn't be able to ever have children because of all of the radiation that I underwent,and I wanted to show him that because of him I survived and I was able to have children. There is no amount of gratitude that I could give to him to ever be able to show how much he has meant to my family and I. I owe him my life because I definitely would not be here if it weren't for this great man.

Salman A. Shah

October 20, 2022

Both Saeedah and I owe so much to Dr. Grosefeld...he was a great surgeon, mentor teacher and person. He will always be in our prayers.

Suzanna L. Tudor

January 14, 2022

Forgive this much belated message, but I just came across Dr. Grosfeld´s obituary today. I want the family to know how grateful we are for his knowledge and expertise as a pediatric surgeon. His skills helped save our newborn son. We live in the Northwest corner of the state. In 1973, our baby was flown to Riley for emergency surgery, performed by Dr. Grosfeld. It was a success. At the time, we had no name chosen for our son. We decided to name him "Jay," after the person who gave him another chance at life. Again, thank you, and may the Lord bless you with continued good memories of your loved one. One being he has a grateful namesake and his mom in Northwest Indiana. :)

Steve Hartman

January 28, 2021

I sit here in great sadness to hear about the Dr that gave me a second chance at life. I was a patient of his when I was 13-14 in 1985-86 at Riley Hospital and I wanted to visit with him to find out he's been my guardian angel since 2016. ❤

M G

October 18, 2020

Never forgotten!
Eternally loved!!!

Devendra Gupta

October 18, 2019

Warm Remembrances of our association with you on your 2nd anniversary. Your charm and knowledge will continue inspiring the present and the future generations.

SALMAN SHAH

May 18, 2019

He was a great man to whom I personally owed so much as his resident and trainee. He was very kind to both me and my wife and helped shape our lives and careers for the better. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Dickerson Markovich

Cheryl Markovich

November 5, 2018

This wonderful surgeon and man was the first doctor in 1971 to diagnose not only my first baby Jodi Dickerson but two others that followed. I more or less lived at Riley for 18 years while each of my three now adult children were his patients. I can't say enough wonderful things about this amazing doctor and how much l admired him. He fondly called me" his Gary Flash" since l made hundreds of trips from Gary lndiana and West Lafayettel for lengthy stays with all three of my babies. Only" Doctor Jay" as my kids referred to him knew what was wrong and how to cure them all!!!! My son was quite a challenge for him when he developed AGING HIRSCH-SPRUNGS at age 14. I will always love Doctor Jay for his warm and friendly heart for all babies and children. He will be greatly missed by a single mom of three children l so admired. Very Sincerely, Cheryl Dickerson Markovich. Hobart, lndiana. PO Box 363

Prof. Penka Stefanova

April 6, 2018

Dear Mrs. Margie and Family,
My condolences to Family and Friends. I'm deeply sorry for the great lost of prof. Grosfeld - the Giant of Pediatric surgery. He was and will be one of the outstanding teachers for all of us. With his knowledge, love and great heart he showed us the way to real things in life. I have the priviledge to meet him several times on the world meetings of Pediatric surgeons. This Great Men Surgeon has been a normal Man - a friend to all of us.
We, the Pediatric surgeons all over the world will keep him in our hearts and will follow his advises.
We'll miss you Dear Prof. Grosfeld.
Prof. P. Stefanova
Bulgarian Association of Pediatric surgery

Jonica Thompson-Drake

January 15, 2018

In January 1991 my one year daughter was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. A first time mother being told her one year old baby would not see her 2nd birthday was devastating. That evening her her surgen, Dr. Jay L. Grosfeld, told me my daughter would be okay - it would take several rounds of chemo, he would then remove what was left of her tumor and she would have several rounds of radiation along with more chemo, but she would be just fine. When I ask him shy he was confident that would happen, he told me, "Mom I have treated this disease for many years and when I see a child with the spirit like your daughter, God has a plan and I know they are going to be okay." I never forgot these words and when it got bad I always remembered what he told me. I am happy to say my daughter just celebrated her 29th birthday and is a teacher. Dr. Grosfeld was an extraordinary doctor and one that I have never forgotten. It was because of his kind words I was able to face what I had to during the most difficult time as a parent . A special man and a gifted doctor.

Shannon

November 10, 2017

In 1974 a set of twins were born. A happy healthy little girl and a very sick little boy. After months living at Riley hospital, with so many different doctors and no one understanding what was happening, he personally came to the parents and took over looking at what was wrong. He not only figured it out, but he went through and performed those operations to save that boys life. It was Hirschsprung and in 1974, I was that little boy. I saw him for check-ups for years. I can only hope all the warmth and brightness he brought to my world, my family and the medical community, continues through the writings and inspiration of his works and deeds.

Candace Bertram

October 22, 2017

I just found out about Dr. Grosfeld's passing. He operated three times on my son in 1973-4 for Hirshsprung's Disease. I would love to have told the Dr. that my son is a very healthy 46 year old. My love to his memory and his family. Candace Bertram /Jason Jaquess

Kathryn Deem

August 4, 2017

I am deeply saddened that I didn't get to thank Dr Grosfeld personally for saving my life. Forty three years ago, he removed a life-threatening cystic hygroma from my chest when I was not even two years old. I am deeply grateful that--because of his talent and expertise as a surgeon--I have been able to live a full life. What a beautiful gift he gave me and many others.

Catherine Dalgleish

July 19, 2017

And his light dispelled much darkness that is in this world!

Ken and Beth Hoppes

January 25, 2017

Dr Grosfeld was our daughter Kari's surgeon 41 years ago / she was just 4 1/2 months old with a Wilm's tumor - he saved her life - we have always been so grateful to him for his compassion and caring manner - Kari was able to meet him at Riley when she was in Middle School - he was as thrilled as she was - condolences to the family as the world has lost one fine Dr

Lynnetta (Cox) Mirick

January 9, 2017

My heart just sank. I am so sorry to hear about that passing of Dr. Grosfeld. I was his 1st patient at Riley and he was always there for me when I needed him clear up through my adult life. If not for him, I would not be living today. He was like family and always treated me like one of his own. I always looked forward to my annual clinic visits for the big bear hugs that he gave me. He will always be my favorite. My thoughts are with his family.

Marc W

January 9, 2017

I was a patient of Dr. Grosfeld some 28 years ago. I had Hirschsprung's disease. After diagnosis he underwent 3 surgeries to correct the condition. He wrote several academic papers on me which now seem to be on Wiki in older childrens diagnosis. He was always kind and compassionate when he treated me. He gave me such a better life. He was a truly stupendous Doctor and great man. Thank you and you will be missed. Shalom

Ellen (Donohue) Barbieri

January 7, 2017

I knew Jay when I was a student nurse at Bellevue 1959-62. I remember grand rounds where large group of doctors stood at foot of bed. Not Jay. He always went to side of bed, smiled, put & kept his hand on patient's hand. Working nights on L & M surgical ward, called him when my patient died. He came to door of small isolation room & said boo. I dropped IV bottle & glass shattered all over. Jay was on his hands & knees picking up glass then stayed with me & helped prepare body. A classmate recalls working nights on pediatric ward caring for critically ill 2 year old with burns. Jay stayed at bedside fixing IV & stayed all night comforting child. No young doctor then or now would ever do that. I never knew of his career until reading this obit. Am so proud to have known him. The values & kindness taught by his parents & grandparents in Brooklyn stayed with him. Deepest condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, former patients, colleagues & friends. We are all so lucky to have known Jay.
Ellen (Donohue) Barbieri RN, BSN, MPA
San Diego CA

Charles Newbold

November 26, 2016

I was a patient of Dr. Grosfeld at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis from 1972 until my final surgery in 1988. I owe this man my life and will forever be thankful for all he did for me personally. My condolences to his wife and family. Please take comfort in knowing that his legacy will live on forever. Not only a truly great surgeon, teacher, and mentor, but also a truly great human being.
RIP Dr. G

BOD with friend 1998

Barry O'Donnell

November 17, 2016

Jay; you were the Indianapolis Star.
Nobody anywhere put in the hours and years of hard work that you did.
Up at 4am, breakfast with guests (there were always guests) at 6am and then a days work before retiring about 9.
MargeI know life will never be the same but you know also that he could not have done it without you

MD Grosfeld

November 14, 2016

steve shochat

November 14, 2016

We had the pleasure to observe Jay's grace and kindness when Jay came to Stanford as our visiting Professor. pleasant memories!A wonderful man and father in addition to being a real leader in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery in general. Not only in the USA but around the world. He will be missed by all.
Steve and Carla Shochat

Howard Filston

November 13, 2016

Margie and family,

I hurt for you at the loss of Jay. He was a remarkable leader throughout the surgical world, and yet he never let his fame and accomplishments keep him from being a caring and understanding friend to all who knew him. Nancy and I admired you both from the times we were all neophytes in pediatric surgery and you and Jay brought your young children along to the meetings. We were blessed to get to know you better when Jay was president of APSA and I worked with him as secretary. You were always a team with so much to share with friends and colleagues.

We have surely lost a great leader whose many contributions to the care of children, to the administration of academic surgical services,to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery that is so important to our specialty, and to the training of young surgeons will continue to influence untold future generations. But of equal significance is the fact that we have lost a great friend who so thoughtfully encouraged many of us in our own endeavors.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers that the LORD will bring you peace and fond memories.

Howard Filston

Moritz (Mory) Ziegler

November 10, 2016

Margie and Family,

Following Dr. Grosfeld's lead and admonition, our family too would always make an effort to attend the national pediatric surgical meetings together. Our children valued this interaction as did we, and it proved to be one more example of Jay and Margie's commitment to family. My personal support from Dr. Grosfeld would be almost too numerous to recount but included his friendship, support as a fellow pediatric surgical colleague, whether as a co-member of a national surgical organization member, as a member of the James Whitcomb Riley research board, or whether as+ a member of the APSA Foundation or the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Editoriql Board. As a fellow mentor and friend in these venues, he was always there. Perhaps I am most proud that our son Matthew trained with Dr. G's Department of Surgery at IU. Jay and Margie have strengthened those around them-God speed.
Barbara and Mory Ziegler

Teresa Brown

November 8, 2016

September 1983, Dr. Grosfeld saved our sons life. For 18 years there after we were so blessed to have his continued wisdom in our sons well being. We will never forget him. God bless you all.

Neil/Muriel Sherman

November 4, 2016

We share your sadness with Jay's passing, but join many others in our memories of good times with Jay and Margie on so many occasions, both social and professional. For me he was a mentor in Columbus in the late 1960's and many times since. He will be sorely missed, but so well remembered.
All the best to the entire family.

sreenivasa moorthy

November 4, 2016

Dr. Jay Grosfeld was awoderful and good man and great pediatric surgeon. It was my pleasure to have worked with him.We will always remember him.

Tito Lugo

November 4, 2016

Our wife and I met Dr Gorsfeld in 1995 in Australia Ped Surg Meeting (see photo). Since then a friendship was build. He came to PR for my presidency of the ACS as invited professor in 2000. For many years I served as reviewer of JPS. He helped me in many aspect and I learned ped surg with him. Wanda and I will dearly miss him. Love and a big hug to Maggie.

Taiwo Lawal

November 4, 2016

Dr. Grosfeld was a great mentor, someone who was always enthusiastic about the success of his mentees.

Wanda Lugo, Jay Grosfeld, Humberto Lugo-Vicente at Australia 1995

Humberto Lugo-Vicente

November 4, 2016

Peter & Franny Crowe

November 3, 2016

Jay was known to all of us because of his investigative and academic work.
I did not know Jay terribly well personally but I did know that he was a true gentleman.
He was "one of a kind" and will be sorely missed.
Our most sincere condolences to Margie and her family.

Trish

October 31, 2016

Dear family & friends
I am truly sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences and be assured that God "cares for you "and will comfort you in this difficult time~1 Pet. 5:7

Donna Bopp

October 31, 2016

Dr. Grosfeld taught me so many things while I was at Riley Hospital that have resulted in me being the nurse I am today. What a kind, gentle and brilliant individual who touched so many people in so many ways.

To Janice and all the Grosfeld family, I send you my deepest condolences. I know you have so many memories to share to help you journey through your grief.

Glenna Tilman

October 29, 2016

Having known one of his sons and two of his grandsons, I'm sure Dr. Grosfeld was a fabulous person. I'm so sorry for the family.

Bill Moran

October 28, 2016

Margie, Mike called to tell me of Jay's death, so sorry. I live in AZ now to get away from the Okla winters. Bill Moran

Dirk Wassner

October 28, 2016

I was one of his first interns/residents at IU, he ALMOST persuaded me to go into Pediatric Surgery. My friend, Don Cooney did follow his path & is deceased. Good-bye to both of you!
Dirk Wassner

October 28, 2016

10/28/16
Margie,
I learned of Jay'passing today.I was one year ahead of Jay in training at Bellevue/NYU.
I remember dinner at your house on Long Island in 1968 or 1969 when I was in NYC for a post grad meeting.
I regret that I never formally thanked you. I do that now.
Jay was an exceptional surgeon and person.

Parker Ward
Melbourne Beach, FL
321-802-3331

Angie Brooks

October 27, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the Grosfeld family.

Cliff Thompson

October 27, 2016

Dr G was a fantastic surgeon and an even better person. What a legacy he has left this world. I remember his love, compassion, dedication and faith. I am forever grateful for his strong leadership and guidance and can always chuckle about a punt down the river cam. He often shows up with that silent strong presence in the OR with a nod or grunt of approval during a case. My special condolences to Margie (another hero of my wife and I) and the rest of the family.

Brian Piazza

October 27, 2016

My condolences to Family and Friends. Dr. Grosfeld very ably served as my Advisor during my Education at Indiana University School of Medicine from 1986 to 1990; he was instrumental in inspiring me and later helping me to secure a Residency Position in General Surgery in Ann Arbor. Dr. Grosfeld's memory was absolutely amazing; he relished in revealing surgeons' names, where they practiced, and the patients they referred to Riley. I am truly blessed to have rotated through the Pediatric Surgery Service at Riley to work with Drs. Grosfeld, West, Vane, Rescorla, and outstanding Fellows.

Dr. Brian Piazza, MD, FACS
Indiana University School of Medicine, Class of 1990

Joseph Jameson

October 27, 2016

Jay Grosfeld was a shining pillar of Surgery at IU. I finished my medical school in 1985 and, for any student who wanted to go into Surgery as a career, it was necessary to spend a month or more on the Pediatric Surgery rotation at Riley with Dr. Grosfeld. Long days and nights. He knew my name as well as every child in clinic (often up to 50 patients) and would see them all and know all their names without prompting. A gentleman but also demanded perfection of his team from students, up to fellows, and also himself. I saw him at a meeting on a bus 12 years after I left IU and without batting an eye he said "How are you Joe?". Amazing man and Surgeon, and not one with an equal.

Kathryn Anderson

October 27, 2016

I am proud to have been associated with Dr. Grosfeld for many years and to call him my friend.
He will be sorely missed by all his colleagues. An example to us all of the "compleat surgeon".
Kathryn D. Anderson, MD. FACS. FRCS

Marcelo Martinez Ferro

October 27, 2016

I thank God for the life of Jay Grosfeld and how he impacted my whole professional and personal life.
He was a role model for me and many others around the World.
Thank you Lord for Jays friendship and example and most of all, thank you for Jays faith, which we shared in your Salvation!
See you soon again my dearest friend!

Devendra Gupta

October 26, 2016

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons and my own , we wish to send our sincere condolences to Margie and the other family members in passing away of Prof. Jay Grosfeld. He was an ICON in Pediatric surgery and revered across the world for his academic contributions, human behaviour and professional achievements. As the President of the Apex organisation, he so much promoted the cause of WOFAPS. Surely, We lost a dear friend, an advisor and a close colleague. He would be missed by all of us for long. May God rest his soul in peace. Devendra Gupta, President Wofaps.

Tom Tracy

October 26, 2016

From the first time I met Dr. Grosfeld as a resident through all of the calls and meetings as Jay became a cherished mentor, both he and his ever-present Margie have meant so much to Betsy and me. His contributions, big and small achieved great things for his specialty and community. We used to kid each other that "he was ubiquitous". He will be so missed and you are all in our thoughts.

October 25, 2016

I loved this man and enjoyed each moment I was privileged to spend with him.
His signature smile, his standards of excellence in surgery and in academia, and his accomplishments as a teacher and a mentor place him high on the pantheon of leaders of surgery and pediatric surgery.
We will miss him and send our best to Margie and his family. They were a model of how to live the good and the giving life.
Warmest wishes.
Pat Donahoe

October 24, 2016

"Dr. G " was a role model and inspiration to so many of us pediatric surgeons, and He and his wife Margie did the same for so many surgeons' families---- tom krummel

Tom and Ruth Kelly

October 24, 2016

Dr Grosfeld provided kind support to my husband and me as he diagnosed and repaired our one month old son's medical condition. I feel that he treated our whole family, not just our son. That son is now a 30 year old with a PHD in biomedical engineering thanks to the life saving actions of Dr Grosfeld.

What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind as he takes his place in heaven.

Regina Rexrode

October 23, 2016

Dr. Grosfeld was my pediatric surgeon when I was born in 1968. He performed many, many surgeries on me. He and Dr. Roger Hurwitz made my difficult childhood, full of severe medical issues actually fun, if you can believe that! I can remember Dr. Grosfeld would bring in all the medical students and talk for long periods of time and even at such a young age, I knew those students respected him and loved learning from this remarkable physician. I'm sorry for the family's loss and I am just one of the countless patients he helped along the journey of getting through some of the worst times.

Evan McDowell

October 23, 2016

Dr. Grosfeld operated on me at the age of 3; some of my earliest memories of life involve him and the care he gave me. Not many other physicians are as gifted in the way Dr. Grosfeld's was with his empathy and comforting bedside manner. To his family, my sincere condolences; take pride in the fact that Jay reached thousands of children in such a positive, impactful way.

Carol Patterson

October 23, 2016

My husband and I are deeply sorry for your great loss as well as the medical field's loss. We met your very famous husband and father 44 years ago when we were fortunate enough to have him operate on our 3 week old son at Riley Hospital for Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Grosfeld was very comforting and had such a gentle way about himself. Our son turns 44 this November and grew up hearing about Riley and Dr. Grosfeld. Since it was our firstborn child, Dr. Grosfeld knew just how to make us feel more comfortable about the surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time. What a wonderful legacy Dr. Grosfeld has left for so many! His work and expertise will live long after his death and many children are here today because of his great work and research. Our deepest sympathy. Bob and Carol Patterson--Indianapolis

Bipin Patel

October 23, 2016

we lost a great and dedicated surgeon in dr Grosfeld.He was the best thing that happened ti Riley Hospital. Rest In Peace Sir. Bipin Patel

Donna Wilkins

October 23, 2016

Dr. Grosfeld ranks #1 as best pediatric surgeon. I enjoyed my rotation with him as a med student and his quote "Do what's right" will always be with me.

Mara McCabe

October 23, 2016

Jeff, so sorry to read this. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Chris and Mary Pat Ellison

October 22, 2016

Jay was the most kind and gentle leader in American surgery. He was a great inspiration to many including me . He will be greatly missed by many . His passing is a loss for all humankind .

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