Michael J. Markham M.D.

Back in 1961 in 7th grade, I danced with Mike at dancing lessons at the Elks Club when it was located above my parents music store, Rice's Music Center in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. I was impressed with his beautiful eyes and how kind he was. I always enjoyed watching him play basketball when Riddle and Myrtle Creek High were competing. Over the years I never forgot him and decided to do a computer search on his name today. It was heart warming reading all of the tributes of his life on this...

This saddens me immensely. Dr. Markham was my inspiration. I worked with him in the E.R. at the 130th Station Hospital. His kindness and understanding were instrumental in my pursuing a professional relationship with medicine. Mike was my hero back in my paraprofessational youth and the standard I held myself to as a Doctor.

Dr Harry Lowell has kept me informed of Mike's passing. I was a first year surgery resident at Madigan Army Medical Center. He was an intern under me and we served together on the neurosurgery service. At the time I was very impressed with Mike. We got along well together and I remember doing neurosurgical cases with him. Unfortunately we lost touch over the years but I am absolutely positive that he became a very caring and effective physician. I was glad to know him for a short period...

I was remarking to my physician today about those in the medical profession who had shown me the most respect and trust when I was informed of Mike Markham's passing. I was shocked since the last I had seen him he was triumphant in his conquest of esophagiel cancer and looked in the greatest of health.

Mike was the most compassionate and empathetic physician I have known. His thorough analysis of medical situations and his not-always the expected treatment routes was refreshing...

I was remarking to my physician today about those in the medical profession who had shown me the most respect and trust when I was informed of Mike Markham's passing. I was shocked since the last I had seen him he was triumphant in his conquest of esophagiel cancer and looked in the greatest of health.

Mike was the most compassionate and empathetic physician I have known. His thorough analysis of medical situations and his not-always the expected treatment routes was refreshing...

I just read in the OSU alumni news about the loss of Dr Markham.
Mike was the resident for neurosurgery in my clerkship in medical school. He showed compassion to patients that in the 1970s seemed rare, especially at that time in our career. He cared not only about the patients, but had time for us students. At the time we felt as low as possible. He inspired us to be good people first, and caring, dedicated physicians second.
At the time in my life that health issues occured,...

While walking to a business meeting, I met Mike on a hot day in downtown Portland. He passed me on his bike and promptly rode face first onto a light pole. He was bleeding, lost several front teeth and fully split his upper lip. I helped him to a shady area then retrieved a towel and some ice from a nearby restaurant. I told him to apply pressure to the wound, he laughingly said "I know what to do, I'm a surgeon." From that point his biggest concern was that he was making me late for the...

June 8, 2009
I am so sorry to learn that Dr. Markham has died.

In 1987 Dr. Markham performed wonderful surgery on several herniated discs in my mother's back. She had been in excruciating pain from an accident at work. I will never forget Dr. Markham's instant and compassionate response--nor the amazingly quick recovery for my mother.

What incredible heart and talent he chose to share with the world, that now has been lost by us all.

He will truly...

I just heard about Mike and was greatly saddened. I went to high school with him and even then we knew he was destined for greatness. I had the great pleasure of accompanying him when he played instrumental solos, and I frequently told him to ease up on himself. I guess he never did. The world is a little darker place without Mike. My thoughts are with his family.