Maurice Galante

Patsie, I worked with Maurice when I was a resident in the mid 70's. He taught me more about surgical technique and hands-on patient relations than anybody else at UC. Maurice liked me, and therefore I did a lot of cases. Your husband was an absolute jewel and I will never forget his skill and the kindness he showed me when I was chief resident.
One day a clamp fell on the floor. Somebody said "How did that happen?" I said, "I don't know Dr. Galante, it must have been an act of God." ...

I met him in 1989, an elegant, gracious man who gave me encouragement during my fight with cancer. his gentle manner, his willingness to take the time and listen is what not only made him a great doctor, but also a professional human being. We might all aspire to these practices. He kept himself available and open to my questions, my fears about the illness, offering advice with kindness and tact, and the utmost honesty, despite the difficulty of delivery. Dr. Galante will not be forgotten....

We are so very grateful for the care Maurice showed towards our family. He operated on Doug's Mother and prolonged her life. He operated on Doug and saved his life and operated on me as well.He was a wonderful caring person and will be truly missed.You always felt better just being in his company.Our best to Patsy and the entire family.Again, we will always be greatful and Maurice will be missed. Doug & Pat Hobson

In 1990 those in our family were either a patient of Dr Galante or became a new friend of him and Pat. At that time our health insurance did not cover office visits and he would never bill us for these visits. This did change after a time but he always treated us like family it was probably because we also were Italian. Along the way our produce company has become very successful and we were honored to drop off boxes of vegetables by their home. Patsy is a gourmet cook and she enjoyed sharing...

After my father became Dr. Galante's patient in the 1960's, it felt as though he and Patsy we a part of our family. Their caring natures and smiling faces helped all of us get through a difficult time. The Klute family sends their love and condolences.

Dr. Galante helped prolong my mom's life as she battled breast cancer in the late 1970's. I will always remember his gentle bedside manner and encouraging words. My sincere condolences to the Galante Family.

Maurice Galante was a great teacher, great surgical tactitian
and a warm and wonderful man. Those of us who trained in surgery at UCSF remember him for inspiration and with affection. His loving wife Patsy was the foundation that he used to live to such a wonderful, ripe old age.

C David Jensen, M.D.

Dr. Maurice Galante was a giant in the eyes of his friends the people that he took good care of and also was a very good Greek at heart. All of us we miss a very GOOD MAN AND GREAT DOCTOR.... Elias Tsiknis

Maurice saved my life when he removed my breast cancer in 1972. I am very grateful to him, and will always remember his expertise and kindness.