John S. Collis Jr., M.D.

John Sproule was a dear friend of Dr. Collis' from boyhood. They loved and cherished each other's friendship over a lifetime.

Dr. Collis operated on me in 2011 at Saint Vincent in Cleveland and gave me my life back. For that, I will forever be grateful to him. My condolences to his family.

I was 15 years old when I was blessed to operated on by Dr. Collis. He was a miracle worker in my eyes and I feel blessed to have been his patient. I am so sorry that I did not know he passed.

Will cont to uplift ALL of Dr. Collis´s family in my daily prayers . Has been a privilege & honor to work with this Godly Christian man . TY esp for the sacrifices his family made for sooo many yrs for his pts . Blessings & In His Grace

John brought Jesus to every one...they were best friends with truth, unity, good and beauty...remembering him brings him back..

I just read the obituary of Dr Collis, I am so saddened by the news. I was a resident under Dr Collis in 1974 when he first came to St Lukes after he left the CC. I enjoined my rotation with him and I learned from him like no body else. I always and ever since considerd Dr Collis the best technical Surgeon I have ever seen. I learned from him immensely. He is without pioneer in so ma ny aspect of spine surgery. we will miss him, RIP John.

Dr. Collis was the absolute best neurosurgeon I have ever met or known, he made it possible for my dad to walk, he also rebuilt my Mom's spine. He will be forever missed and forever known as the best. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him

Dear Collis Family - When I read in the Koinonia that Dr. Collis had passed away, I was saddened for your loss and for the loss of a great man. Unfailingly kind and gentle, always with a gracious smile and with a serenity that was grounded in his faith, Dr. Collis epitomized a true gentleman. His leadership in the church will be greatly missed, but not as much as his presence will be. May his memory be eternal and ever within our hearts. Much love, Paula

So sorry for the loss of this renowned surgeon and great man. Dr. Collis operated on my father, sister and myself twice, giving all of us decades of quality of life from relentless pain. Our condolences and may he Rest In Peace.