John P. Stein

I remember the day that John and Randi arrived at USC/Noris; he was a young resident and Randi was an OR nurse. Watching their family grow was a blessing. He was a talented surgical resident that was admired by the operating room staff.

So hard to believe it has been 11 years since he was taken. I was scanned just last week and I am still NED with full kidney functions thanks to the gifted talent and care of Dr. Stein. I have told the story of meeting him and how he put me at ease despite my RCC diagnosis many times. Just today in fact. He was gifted and he is remembered. Always.

Dear Stein Family,
A week doesn’t go by that we don’t think of and thank the Lord for giving us the opportunity - in Nov.1999 – to meet John who, one month later, performed a nerve-sparing Radical Prostatectomy (RP) that not only saved my life but which has given me so many additional years to enjoy with my spouse, Ellen, and family. John was truly “an angel sent by God” to heal others during the short time that he was here on this Earth. In sum, he was “very unique and one of a kind”...

To John Stein's Family,
My name is Alan Palkowitz. I was a high school friend of John's brother Tom and certainly remember John quite fondly as I do the entire Stein family.

I work in drug discovery research and happened by chance to come across John's name in the scientific literature. It didn't take long to make the connection and learn of his passing. I am deeply sorry and wish to pass on my most sincere condolences to the entire Stein family.

In learning...

Dear Stein Family,

I fondly remember all those years I have worked with John in the Operating Room. During those long hours in surgery, the most endearing conversations we have are the questions and factoids I would listen and answer to in regards to all his kids' homework. We would discuss everything from the State capitals to the marsupials.

As I stand next to him in surgery, the best instruments I hand him, are instruments he named after his kids. It confused...

Dear Randi and kids,
We fondly remember and pray for our dear friend John and are still devastated by his absence and the extraordinary impact that he had on his patients, colleagues, friends, and most of all, on you Randi and the rest of his wonderful family. We hope that his phenomenal vision and long term strategic plan as our future chairman of the Department of Urology will be implemented and instrumental in its future success. His legacy and inspiration to those who knew him will...

To the family of Dr. John Stein,

My husband had surgery for bladder cancer in April of 2006. I was by myself in California, as we live in Arizona and I was alone, lonely, and frightened. Dr. Stein was the second surgeon on the team and when he came out to speak with me, he gave my exactly what I needed- which was good news and a great hug.

My Mother was an RN, by brother-in-law a cardiologist and I've had alot of exposure to physicians. I have never, ever known a doctor like...

John

I knew you were special the moment I met you. You had a gift and you were very generous using your gift. You were a role model and a beacon of hope to many....

You touched my life when I needed guidance for my testicular cancer 3 years ago. I was so impressed with you that I recommended you to others that needed help. Standing back I witnessed how you touched everyones life the same positive way.

You made a significant difference, you should be proud....

Simply one of the finest human beings we have had the honor of knowing. We hope that his family is able to take some small solace, knowing how much he was loved and respected by his patients.