Van Aman, Michael
1945 - 2017
Michael E. Van Aman, MD, age 72, of Upper Arlington, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. Mike was born in Hobbs, New Mexico and grew up in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, son of the late Mildred and George Charles Van Aman, Sr. Mike graduated from Bucknell University and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He served as Director of the Division of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology at The Ohio State Medical Center for a number of years. In 1992 he joined the Department of Radiology at Mount Carmel Medical Center where he served as Department Chairman of Radiology until his retirement in 2009. During his medical career, Dr. Van Aman pioneered new interventional techniques, published numerous journal articles, presented research at conferences, and trained many radiology residents and fellows all while caring for thousands of patients. Mike had a joy for living and was quick with a joke. He enjoyed racquetball, reading, travel, and golf, as well as time with family, family traditions, and celebrating holidays. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda Van Aman; children, Scott (Debbie) and Christy (Dustin Matthew Burt) Van Aman; grandsons, Charlie and Jack Van Aman; brother, George (Jane) Van Aman, Jr.; brother-in-law, John Yoeckel; faithful dog, Trixie; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Family will receive friends from 5-8 P.M. Thursday, November 9, 2017 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Upper Arlington, OH 43221. A memorial service celebrating Mike's life will be held at 9:30 A.M. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2070 Ridgecliff Rd., Upper Arlington, OH 43221; The Rev. Dr. Tracy Keenan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WOSU Public Media, 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43210 or the Columbus Audubon Society, 505 W. Whittier St, Columbus, Ohio 43215. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2017.

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Tom Woodward

July 7, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

don matson

January 5, 2019

Mike was my dorm counselor at Bucknell in 1966, we were freshmen, he was straw boss of basement Trax. Wanted to be a doc. Great guy

November 17, 2017

Dr. Michael Van Aman was my professor when I was an internal medicine resident at OSU. He taught me everything I know about vascular intervention, and even more about what is means to be a compassionate healer. His lesson came the day that he saved the life of one of my hematology/oncology patients by putting in an emergency filter. Dr. Van Aman never gave up on this frail yet feisty patient, and never stopped teaching me the entire 4 hours we spent together, Christmas week, 1977. Through his quiet questioning during his intervention, I re-learned the entire clotting cascade, and all the interventions to stop clotting. He allowed me to direct the lab studies and nodded approvingly with each order, although I knew he would not let me make a mistake. After all, I was only 6 months into my training, and this lady was gravely ill. TRULY, I never forgot that afternoon in radiology; and I will never forget Dr. Van Aman. At the end of the procedure, when the patient was stabilized and able to be transported back to her bed, I recall his shaking my hand and asking,
"Dr. Gordon,what does it feel like to actually be a "Physician"?
Well stated, my professor - May you continue your teaching and your healing in your next life.

Respectfully,

Chrisanne Gordon, MD
The Ohio State University
College of Medicine
Class of '77

November 10, 2017

I was in high school with Michael and I remember him as a very caring and lovely young man; always interested in every thing and every body so I am glad that he had such a good life although he died too young..... Rest in peace Michael and condolences to your family.

Rob Florer
United Kingdom

Cindy Mayer

November 8, 2017

I was the Sr. Interventional Radiographer at Mt. Carmel East Hosp. and had the pleasure of working with Dr. Van Aman. I loved his sense of humor, joking with him and appreciated all of his knowledge. I am sorry for your loss.

Robert Sotak

November 8, 2017

In 1997 I had a blood clot in the gortex graph in my right leg. While I was in Mt. Carmel Hospital West, one of Dr. Van Aman's colleges was trying to eliminate the blood clot but had no success. As I was laying in bed, my ankle was getting numb and Dr. Thomas Hartranph decided to amputate late in the evening. The team was waiting for my wife to appear. During the wait time, Dr. Van Aman came into my room and said "This man doesn't need an amputation." He saw that I was transported to his working area and he and his assistant worked on my blood clot.
There was blood flying all over the 3 of us but he finally was successful in clearing the graph and thereby canceling the amputation. I did receive 2 units of blood before being discharges. I am now 90-years old and doing well for my age. Best of all I haven't had any blood clots for the last 20 years and my wife and I are grateful for Dr. Van Aman's determination.

We are sorry for the family's loss of a great person and pray for his soul.

Robert J. Sotak
[email protected]
614-451-8035

November 7, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great person and good friend. Our prayers are with the family in this most difficult time.

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