Mark H. Koltnow

I was just recalling a story about my friend and preceptor, Mark Koltnow, as I went to Swensons with my sister a couple weeks ago. Mark taught me so much including the joy of a banana milk shake (who knew it would be better than chocolate?). He also taught me the beauty of humor when treating patients. He was the first one to send me a Christmas card every year. It arrived the day after Thanksgiving. I miss his first Christmas card. I miss Mark. Every time I have a banana milk shake, I send a...

I was very saddened to recently hear of Mark's death. He was a long time friend and with a big heart, sense of humor and loved by many. He was a wonderful doctor and will be missed by all who knew him. My heartfelt sympathies to his children and family.

Warm Regards, Victoria Zink

I just found out that Dr. Koltnow passed away last August, today. It is with a heavy heart I write this, and I send my sincerest condolences to his family.

I was a patient of his. He was an extraordinary person, an excellent Dr. and an inspiration to all who crossed his path.

God bless you and your family, Dr. Koltnow.

Susan Ramsdell
Akron, OH

Sarah and Adam, I have to say that I had a moment when I was doing my Christmas cards this year and realized that I was not going to see that familiar handwriting from your dad nor would I be sending a card to him. It's a sad time for all of us, and especially for you and your family. However, we can be comforted by the thoughts of a life well lived and the love he shared with so many. May God Bless your holidays and grant you His perfect peace.

I was very saddened to realize why my first Christmas card this year did not come from my old buddy, Mark Koltnow. As a Family Practice resident at Summa, Mark taught me how to remove ingrown toenails while showing me how to be a good doctor. He also gave me my first experience at Swenson's drive-in restaurant and he showed me that humor can help relieve sadness; hence the horse named Alimony Bill or Bill, for short. Mark was the first to send me a card when I was recovering from surgery. I...

To Mark's Family and Reed;
I was privileged to have been taught as a Resident and seen as a patient by Mark. His gentle, conversational manner was something which I tried to emulate with my patients later, and which I appreciated when I was the patient! He took care of my parents as if they were his own. We will all miss him ,
John DiSabato

Well...we called to make an appointment, and after the initial shock wore off there was sadness and then smiles. You couldn't help but smile when you went to see Dr. Koltnow...everyone has said it and it was so true. He always welcomed you as if you were truly a "friend" not a patient. He loved to talk and you soon found yourself discussing anything and everything. I loved hearing about his interests...and he had many. One of my first visits to his office...I ended up being handed a...