STEVEN PEREZ

Hard to believe he has been gone for two years. He was a truly special guy and a great doctor. We went to Balboa High School in the former Panama Canal Zone. He graduated the summer before I started, so we did not meet until 35 years later when he became my doctor. What a surprise to meet someone out of the blue that had shard the life in the old CZ. Miss him and his staff, they were all a little family, not something you see in medical care these days. A few pictures from the high school...

My first real personal doctor, I guess I had not realized what a difference it makes to have a doctor who knows you for a long time, having been and Army Brat and on active duty and seeing whatever doctor was on duty. He was a very very exceptional human being. We were both graduates of Balboa High School, Balboa, US Panama Canal Zone. He was calls of 1970, I was class of 1972. We did not attend together but it was very unusual to meet a fellow graduate from a place and time so far ago. I...

I want his family to know that notice of his passing brought me to tears. He was so kind and loving in treating my terminally-ill son Randy. I have rarely seen such kindness. It meant a great deal to me and to Randy. I will remember Dr. Perez with immense gratitude, as I remember the passing of my own beautiful son. They are both great losses to the humanity which we need so much during these troubling times. His office aide Harriet was also very kind and helpful.

I was shocked to learn that Dr. Perez passed away when I read the closure notice sent to me today. He had been my family doctor for twenty some years. He was so nice a gentleman and a great doctor. Every time when I saw him he liked to chat with me on various topics. He was in very good health. He told me last year that he was not ready to retire. I could not believe that I will no longer see him in his office. Dr. Perez, I will miss you.

Shuntai Zhou
Fairfax, VA

I just learned of The death of Dr. Perez today via a notice regarding my medical records. It is so shocking to process. He was a great doctor - skilled, compassionate, and understanding. Never rushed you and wanted to know how you we’re doing. I remember asking him why the “It’s 5 o’Clock Somewhere” sign was removed from the lobby - he said that some patients thought it may have encouraged the wrong behavior giving me a wink and a smile. He will be greatly missed.