Stephen J. Ryan M.D.

I have been thinking frequently of Dr. Ryan lately. I miss him terribly. He was so very instrumental in my career. Thank you Steve.

It's hard to believe that it has been six years since Steve left us. For me, at least, he never really left. When the going gets tough, I often ask myself, "How would Steve handle this situation." I see him do it and I try to emulate the example, although no doubt never quite with the grace and good humor that he would have shown. You live on as an inspiration and model in the lives of many of us, Steve. And I try to pass the example on to my children and mentees.

As a young lawyer, I had the pleasure of working with Steve when he arrived in LA in 1974 to set up his practice at USC and for several years thereafter. I will always remember him as the exemplar of everything that is admirable in a physician, and as an educator and leader. We have lost a very valuable and admirable human being who made contributions in so many ways to make our world a better place. My heartfelt condolences to his family.

Dear Family and Friends of:
M.D. Stephen J. Ryan

Please accept my condolences for your lost.

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize.
When eyes of blind ones see again,if you keep your eyes on the prize.

When tears belong to yesterday, fears and pain have passed away, you'll see how God these things supplies, if you keep your eyes on the Prize.

Soon you'll see the dead arise, if you keep you eyes on the prize.

What a reason to see forever in the future that's...

The consummate physician and ophthalmologist who led by example and facilitated the best efforts of everyone and everything with the good fortune to interact with him.

Very sad day. Great mentor.

A visionary, superb mentor, loyal supporter of those who worked for him and tenacious defender of his principles. His loss is our loss. Steve will be fondly remembered. He lives on as an inspiration to so many of us.

a true gentleman