Dr. Stephen Haas

Dr. Hass was my orthopedic surgeon when I lived in DC many years ago. Oddly, I had a dream about him last night which moved me to see if he had passed away. His kindness and wry sense of humor made him a great surgeon for ordinary folk and athletes alike. I will always remember him for his skill and "it´s not a big deal" manner and for the work he did on my foot and knee. My condolences to the family. I remember Barbara from Interior.

Steve a. Well known physican was a good friend and business associate. I was skiing and unfortunately had a skiing accident out west but rather being operated on by a physican where l had my accident l called Dr. Haas about my problem and he advised me to come in. I returned to DC and in the hospital l waited for the good Doctor. Well he entered my room but was on crutches, as he broken his ankle. A real confidence builder. Well he operated and a year later l was back on the ski slopes.

I will always have fond memories of Steve and his gracious if demanding support for his junior orthopedic resident. His thoughtful, professional and objective evaluation of complex issues as the medical director of the NFL Player Medical Benefits Plan was appreciated by all.

One of my mentors during my orthopedic residency at George Washington University from 1981 to 1985. A great orthopedic surgeon and more importantly a great guy! He will be missed Michael Dvorkin MD

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Haas. He is the reason I am in Sports Medicine. I finished GW in 1989. Dr Hass was so generous with his time. I would rush back from our clinic to operate with him and he would tell me I could keep doing the arthroscopy till I messed up. When I finally completed my first case I was so happy that I had made him proud. I covered clinics with him and the GW basketgames so he and Dr McCartee could do the NBA and NHL games. While applying to...

Steve was a great teacher during my residency at GW. He never got mad at my mistakes, just guided me to a better way of doing things. We had a good time together in the OR, with 1 (or more) episodes of 5 Steves around the table: Attending, 2 Residents, Anaesthesiologist, and Scrub Tech!

My dear friend Steve Haas. In learning that you have completed your duty assignment here in this life, my heart is filled with sorrow for the loss your family and friends are feeling. But my heart is also filled with the joy of having known you and for being your friend. Thank you very much for that wonderful gift. Ron Cornelison

Darcy and I would like to spend our deepest sympathies to all of Steve's family. Steve was always more than perfect and I thoroughly enjoyed our golfing, medical and remodeling relationship. He will always be in my heart especially on the 18th hole where he always asked me how his underground home in the side of the hill of 18 was coming along? We wish you all the strength during this difficult time and know he will always be in our hearts and minds. Love John & Darcy Sekas

I am so sorry to hear this. I must have played golf with Steve over 100 times at RTJ. For a few years we played every Saturday morning when the weather was nice. I truly enjoyed spending time with him. We chatted about many things- especially sports. Such a wonderful person. He will be missed.