JOEL HOFFMAN

I´m so sorry to hear that. I don´t know who is answering his emails, but I must share that he is one of the most important people in my life. I was his patient for more than 30 years - longer than that time I didn´t know him. He was so kind and always present. His medical knowledge was extraordinary- he worked so hard to find the right medicine for me (I was not an easy case!). He was also a compassionate listener. He knew me in so many ways. He truly saved my life - literally. He always...

Condolences to the family from a Long Beach High School friend. Joel was very smart.

Maybe we all wonder about the difference our life makes, I sure do although I know I'll really never know, but I leave this note to those for whom Dr. Joel S. Hoffman was a presence, his friends and family. Dr. Hoffman entered my life upon the recommendation of a friend about 4 years ago. Quirky is among the words I would use to describe him which is what attracted me to him. He was excessively self-deprecating which annoyed me often but I certainly appreciated his straightforward manner...

I worked with Dr Hoffman at Psychiatric Institute in the early days of my career, and remember him as a quite wonderful colleague , so smart but kind and supportive.

Dr. Hoffman was a remarkable human being. I will never forget how, at 85 years old, Dr. Hoffman checked in with me hourly during a difficult period, even while he was on vacation. There was no concern of self-harm or danger; he simply cared and couldn't look away while a fellow human being was in pain.

A truly remarkable man who treated others with respect, acceptance, and compassion. He will be missed. Sydney C. Bush, MD