Thomas Mackenzie

Another year has passed and I miss you in this world. I loved your wry smile and hint of sarcasm.

'What though the radiance which was once so bright Be now for ever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind.' William Wordsworth Dr Mackenzie was my doctor for 16 years, until he stopped seeing patients in 2013 to care for his wife. I would google his name from time to time; just to be sure of him. This time my search took me here. I thought he would...

Sending you my condolences, Abbey. Thinking of you and your family during this time.

Tom and I worked together at CUHCC ( Community University Health Care Center). Along with Jerry Kroll and many other talented and dedicated staff we developed the refugee mental Health program. I loved working with Tom and appreciated all of his professional and personal characteristics that others have already written about. I felt privileged to know Jane and the "kids" and have a wonderful picture of Tom and Becca dancing at my wedding. I´ve heard from Tom every Christmas since we moved...

Tom was my favorite attending. He had more impact on my career than anyone else. I miss him. I miss his irreverence and humility. I miss his belief that everyone had an important story to tell and to learn from.

Tom was one of the most inspirational teachers ever in our medical school. His brilliance, sense of humor, compassion, and kindness shaped so many students, residents and doctors. I enjoyed golfing with him laughing through 18 holes.His self deprecation and humility made him so admired. I cherish the CD of Valentines Day love songs he gave all the guests at a dinner at his home with Jane.

He was a wonderful professor in the classroom and a great mentor (even for this future internist) out of the classroom. My condolences to his family and friends.

Tom was the smartest doctor I ever met. His humor, honesty, caring, sense of humor and warmth inspired so many students , faculty and patients. We loved golfing together and enjoyed discussing the state of the world and medical school. When I was in the Dean's office at the med school he was a valued counselor with wisdom and guidance regarding the training of future doctors. He recognized arrogance and was quick to burst these bubbles. He was so caring and compassionate, welcoming...

I am so saddened by the news of Dr Mackenzie´s death. I worked with him in Residents clinic as a RN. I loved his frankness and wry sense of humor. He shared his wisdom with all of us and we were the better for it. My deepest condolences to his family and close friends. I feel privileged to have known him.