John Edward Liljestrand Jr.

Dr. Liljestrand was my and my 4 kids doctor when we lived in alb. Now I´m a grandma and wanted him to be my granddaughter´s. I kept looking for him & this popped up. I am really saddened he became sick and now he is with our Lord. My son was killed almost 4 months ago and I hope he is able to see him in Heaven. Dr. L was THE best Dr. we have ever had! May he RIP, RIH.

I have had many doctors all over the world. John was, without a doubt, my favorite and most talented. John cared in a way that cannot be put into words, it was a feeling and passion. This world needs many more John Liljestrands in it; so our loss of him is indeed a sad passing. Having said that I can see him half smile and reassure us all it is ok, and simply part of life as we know it. Regardless, you will be sincerely missed fine sir, gentlemen, doctor and friend.

I met Dr. Lil back around ’95 when I was looking for a Dr. after I started my first “real” job. The Dr. he worked with was no longer taking on new patients, so I had to meet with Dr. Lil. How fortunate for me! Through twenty-three years, he stayed my Dr...as I got married, he became my wife’s Dr., and later, Dr. to my three kids. I told him how my wife was from northern NM to which he exclaimed so was his...He also became my mother in law’s Dr. His disposition was always pleasant and his...

He was the best doctor I’ve ever had. He was so caring and really listened. I was so sad when he left Albuquerque. He was also my husband, daughter and grandsons doctor as well as myself. Learning of his passing was devastating news. I remember talking of Rowland’s Nursery going out of business and how after hours he took his young family to take their Christmas photos in front of Rowland’s Christmas window display. He was just so easy to talk to. Our condolences to his family.

In 2009, This man saved my life. I will forever be grateful to him. I love John lljestrand. Thank you for all you did for me.

Dr John, as he was known to my family, was an amazing doctor. My husband an I became his patients when he was new to Albuquerque. My husband was seen more than me. We moved to WA for two years. When we moved back, my file was in deep storage. From memory, he said “if I remember right, you were pretty healthy but there was something we were working on with your husband.” My husband was not at the appointment. I was amazed by his memory and his care.
He later became our sons doctor...

He was such a great doctor. He had been my Autistic son's doctor for 15+ years. Dr. Liljestrand was so willing to learn about Autism Spectrum and showed such compassion for my son, Joshua, and troubles he faced with Allopecia Areata and severe allergies. He is truly, truly missed by Joshua and me, and others in the special needs community!! Heaven gained a wonderful doctor and friend!!!

I worked with John when he first came out of residency with Byron better across from Kaseman. He stood out then as a free spirit and an excellent committed doctor. My heart goes out to his family.

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