Steve Horton

I met Dr. Horton at Intermountain Medical Center (IMC). I was working as a cardiovascular hospitalist while doing my nephrology fellowship at the U of U, and he was one of the cardiologists in the group. He was a superb cardiologist physician, compassionate, and radiated happiness wherever he went. He was a memorable person, impossible to forget. I want to share one experience with Steve, and I believe I am not touching his beloved memory by sharing that moment. The people who knew him may be...

Just received the Tulane magazine, which reported on Steve's passing. He was a classmate of mine in Honors Chemistry at Tulane, and a good man. I'm saddened at the report of his death.
Rest in peace, you "Hacker"
Larry Shore
Phoenix, AZ
Tulane A&S 76

I met your dad/husband/friend in Europe 35 years ago. I was
travelling with a girlfriend and he was travelling with some people he had met. We all go to know each other in Ireland in a hostel and all took the boat to France. He had just graduated from medical college and was taking some time before buckling down to work. Very sad to learn of his death that seems so untimely. All the best to family and friends.

I visited Dr. Horton once for a second opinion and was told all was well. Recently, I called again having lost my original Dr. and was told of Dr. Horton's death. A true tragedy. I hope his family and friends truly know how much he meant to so many.

I was deeply saddened to hear today of Dr. Horton's death. I began seeing him almost 20 years ago after a stress test. I was scared to death, and he was so positive and encouraging. I had lived in Texas, we shared a love of the outdoors and photography. I would only see him every few years. He would always say "keep doing what you're doing, you don't need me." One time when his staff didn't get a message to him from me, he called and gave me his private email. What doctor does that? Dr.Horton...

I'm not sure if your family will get this. My heart is broken to see that you have passed away. Im in shock. I have grown to love and adore you over the years as my heart Dr. My favorite memory was at a Dr apt I'm running on the treadmill doing my test and you come in to encourage me! We are talking and even joking. You leave and come back with a delious piece of homemade pie.., it was looking so good. You proceeded to tell me about your wife's cooking and how she had made this pie. You said...

I know steve through medicine and also because 25-30 years ago we got dogs from the same Litter....Goldens, My was named Hoover and his was named? Rhubarb.. Ah cant remember. Was a great guy.

Dr. Horton was my Mom's doctor before she had open heart surgery in December 2010. He was investigating the possibility of replacing her mitral valve by using a catheter instead of open heart surgery. It was a new procedure just being studied and proposed at that time. As it turned out she had to have open heart surgery after all and Dr. Horton was on her surgical team along with Dr. Clayson. After my Mom's surgery Dr. Horton would occasionally stop by the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab center...

I only visited Dr Horton's office one time...he put my mind at ease and gave me a "well" check-up and clean bill of heart health. I chose him only because he was a fellow "Texan" So sorry to hear of his passing...fantastic personality...positive attitude..you could tell he absolutely loved his job and taking care of peoples HEARTS.