John M. HOWARD M.D.

I was impressed by the article by an American surgeon, who was then unknown to me, who had demonstrated for the first time that it was possible to drastically reduce operative mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Subsequently I was lucky enough to meet him and realize that that surgery monster was also a simple, affable, kind person, available to talk to a stranger like me. Sergio Pedrazzoli, Padua, Italy

Friendship is something that will never disappear. Best wishes John. Sergio Pedrazzoli Padua, Italy

It has been 10 years since John Howard left us but the memory of his greatness and kindness remains unchanged.
Sergio Pedrazzoli

Dr.Howard was a wonderful, kind man. I thought of him today as I prepared for an oncology lecture - and googled his name. His picture is how I remember him. I can still hear his soft voice asking me about the tea party if I happened to be talking too much.
Laura, not sure if this will go through; we haven't seen each other since college, but I will never forget your father. Cindy (Fitzthum)Adymy

It was a great pleasure and honour to be a friend of Dr. John Howard, a very great men and surgeon.

I send my deepest sympathy to Dr. Howard's family...Dr. Howard took care of my dad in the late 1980s for colon cancer. He was an outstanding dr. and a kind man. I worked for a doctor in Fremont when Dr. Howard took care of my dad. I sent Christmas cards to all of the physicians we collaborated with - the year Dr. Howard took care of my dad - I sent a nice note along with the Christmas card. Dr. Howard was so appreciative of that note. I went on one of my dad's follow up visits and my dad...

April 3, 2012
To the family of Dr. John M Howard
I wish to extend my utmost condolence to the passing away of your beloved father. I enjoyed working with him as a colleague and mentor. Most of all , he was not only a great doctor, but also an exceptional human being. The nobel virtues and lessons I learned from him will always remain with me, and hopefully extend to my colleagues and friends.

Thanks Dr Howard, youd dont know how you are important in the world!

To make it plain and simple Dr. Howard saved my life!! He performed the whipple surgery on me in 1981. I actually saw him a couple of years ago at one of my annual checkups at UTMC. The first thing he said was tell me about yourself even though he was the one with the medical issue -- his pacemaker. He was a TRUE gentleman a GREAT doctor and a first class person I will never ever forget!!! I am truly saddened by his death, and I could go on and on forever talking about him and thanking...