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Dr Lessin was my mentor at GW 1975-1977 and provided me great knowledge and insight into my career in Heme-Onc. I honor him as one of my greatest influences in Medicine--thanks Larry
george r bowers MD
August 12, 2025


Washington, District of Columbia
1937 - 2023
LESSIN LAWRENCE STEPHEN LESSIN M.D. LAWRENCE STEPHEN LESSIN, M.D., of Silver Spring, died on Monday, May 8, 2023. Born October 14, 1937 in Washington, DC to Maurice and Anna (nee Brodsky) Lessin. Beloved husband of Judith Lustok Lessin for 61 years. Devoted father of Jennifer Lynn Lessin (Barbara...
Read MoreDr Lessin was my mentor at GW 1975-1977 and provided me great knowledge and insight into my career in Heme-Onc. I honor him as one of my greatest influences in Medicine--thanks Larry
george r bowers MD
August 12, 2025
I was a patient of Dr. Lessin, in 1992-96, and was I ever lucky! In addition to being a warm, caring, and knowledgeable physician, Dr. Lessin on at least one occasion saved my life--by making the kind of decision that is quite a rarity, opting for another hospital's care rather than the one in which he was employed. The world has lost a great man. My heart goes out to his family.
Gary Soucie
August 17, 2023 | Other

Bruce Birdsell
July 23, 2023

Bruce Birdsell
July 23, 2023
I worked with Larry and Brian at the Washington Cancer Institute. Larry was an amazing, thoughtful individual who always approached business and life with energy, enthusiasm, grace, and patience. One year we all went on a fishing trip too, 1999. One of my fondest memories of my work career. Larry was always a man I looked up to, and represented himself, his cancer program, his family, and his life with honor. He will be missed. Prayers for everyone from my family to yours, Bruce...
Bruce Birdsell
July 23, 2023
The world has lost a giant in his field and otherwise as well. And I have lost a friend.
Gerry Lean
May 15, 2023 | Friend
So sorry for your loss. Society has lost a giant in his field and otherwise and I have lost a friend.
Gerry Lean
May 15, 2023 | Friend
I worked with Dr. Lessin at Washington Cancer Institute. He was a wonderful doctor and always nice to everyone. Kathryn Bailey
Kathryn Bailey
May 14, 2023 | Work
I was honored to be his primary nurse at WHC from 2002- his retirement. He always was exemplary in taking time, listening,caring and sharing the most up to date medical information. I send my condolences to all of his family. As long as they and progeny, live,they will live on. Patients,friends and cohorts appreciate him with fond memories. He lives on in our hearts. Edith Lloyd.
Edith Lloyd
May 10, 2023 | Work