PAUL-CUSHMAN-Obituary

PAUL CUSHMAN

New York, New York

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CUSHMAN--Paul, Jr., MD, born NYC in 1930, attended Buckley, Exeter, Yale, and Columbia Medical School. Trained in endocrinology, he began his career at St. Luke's Hospital in NYC. A founder of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, he became an early champion of methadone for management of...

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Paul, you are in my thoughts. We had a fun time at the University Club bridge night.

Paul, we all miss you at the bridge table.

To this day I am indebted to Dr. C for his mentorship in my NP career. I continue to remember him and his wife, Paulette. May he continue to RIP.

I miss you Paul. You were a wonderful bridge partner, though I could not keep up with you. Thank you. My love to your family.

My sincere condolences.

What a wonderful man and role model for so many of us in the treatment of drug dependence. During his time in VA his unending energy and empathy to those in need was un- matchable. I believe he treated me like a daughter and I'm forever grateful for the love and medical education he installed into me.
Dr. C...Rest in Peace.
Mrs. C.....God Bless you.

I met Paul years ago at one of the bridge clubs we were friendsAnd players partners from time to time when we were available to each other I’m so sorry we lost him and want to send my condolences to the family Jack Resnick

For me Paul was a teammate and mentor in the vicissitudes of parlor games and of life. He was concerned and interested in other’s health and well being and followed the twists and turns of my family members’ various medical conditions. In bridge he adapted to modern conventions and showed me how to enjoy change and be at the top of my game. Many younger players happily stay set in their conventions. As a partner and as an opponent, Paul was always challenging and often inspirational. I...