Dr. Walter Lawrence "Bill" Floyd Sr.

I am saddened to hear of Dr. Floyd's passing.

Dr. Floyd became my mentor in how to assess and treat patients when I was his Fellow during my training at Duke. To this day, when I see a new patient, I use the format of his note that I learned at his side.

In caring for patients, Dr. Floyd had the ability to 'see the whole picture', combining the entire spectrum of information, from the detailed, scientific, studies to the personal details of the patient and their family. I say...

Dr. Floyd was a cardiologist's cardiologist, an exemplary clinician and a real gentleman. I will always remember the time I spent with him on the wards at Duke University Medical Center as an intern, resident and, later, as a cardiology fellow. I am indebted to him for sharing all his clinical skills with me and teaching me that 80% of diagnoses could be made by talking to our patients and examining them carefully.

Thank you Dr. Floyd!

Frank Navetta, MD FACC
Tyler,...

Dr. Floyd was my Daddy's cardiologist at Duke during the 1960s. He was a very kind and gentle physician. Always assuring that you understood what was happening. Our family was amazed when Dr. Floyd came to my Daddy's funeral 25 miles aways. Always a special man to us.

Dr. Floyd was one of the kindest physicians I ever encountered. It was not just his brilliant mind but his quiet demeanor that made him one of my heroes. He was both a friend and my physician. The world has lost one of the great ones. I remember when he first came to Duke and he took me under his wing....and then stayed by my side over the years through phone calls or mail. I am sad for your loss