Michael-Sinclair-Obituary

Michael C. Sinclair M.D.

Saranac Lake, New York

Nov 11, 1940 – Oct 24, 2023

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BORN
November 11, 1940
DIED
October 24, 2023
LOCATION
Saranac Lake, New York
CHARITY
Doctors Without Borders

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Michael died from complications of Lymphoma on Tuesday, October 24 at his home in Sugar Bush, NY. He moved to the Adirondacks in 2018 and enjoyed paddling his Hornbeck canoe, skiing, snowshoeing, keeping bees and making maple syrup. Michael was born in San Francisco, California on November 11,...

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Dr Sinclair operated on my fathers lung cancer. He removed his left lung and removed all the cancer he could see. He worked tirelessly to give my dad the best chance. Another Dr present in the surgery said he would´ve given up. The odds were against my dad but with Dr Sinclair´s skill and willingness not to rush through the operation, my dad lived 20 more years and his cancer never came back... I have thought about Dr Sinclair many times through the years and am grateful for the years that...

Phyllis and Family I only recently was made aware of Mike's passing. I have many great memories of this great human being and extraordinary surgeon. The world is a lesser place without Mike. I had to opportunity to work with Mike in the OR doing some really complex Aortic Cases, all of whom did well. He was a Surgeon's Surgeon. It was a blessing to have had the opportunity to get to know Mike. God Bless Jim Goodreau

Mike was such a great amazing spirit. He was always up for adventure and with Mike that could lead anywhere. He touched my life and I'm so fortunate to have met him.

Mike was an outstanding surgeon and person. It was an honor to work with him and know him. Phyllis, our condolences to you and the family. Paul and Molly Sebastian

An amazing man! I will always remember Dr. Sinclair for his patience and kindness when I worked in open heart. Rest in peace.

Thank you, Mike, for sharing your wisdom and experience, and for the hours of interesting conversation on and off duty in Butare, Rwanda 2016/2017.

Condolences to Phyllis and all of Mike's family. Mike inspired people with his passion for adventure and touched many lives with his humanitarian work. It was a privilege to have met him.

I was so sad to hear about the passing of Dr. Mike Sinclair. I had the privilege of working with him in the LVHN OR as part of the Cardiothoracic Team and the Trauma team. He was always professional, kind, and respectful to the members of the OR team. He took on some of the most difficult patients. He was an outstanding surgeon and humanitarian. Special thanks for all the pts he saved over the years. I really enjoyed reading about all his adventures and amazing achievements. My...

Dear Phyllis, I was so sad to hear about Mike. He was a talented surgeon and an inspiring man. He certainly lived life to his fullest. Always a friendly smile and encouraging word at work! Condolances to you and your family! Michele Saladyga