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MILES SCHWARTZ Obituary
92, director of the Clinical Cardiology Training Program at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center for 30 years and professor of clinical medicine at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, died April 13 at his home in Mashpee, MA. He is survived by his adored wife Katherine R. Schwartz; his children Elizabeth Rucker, James H. Schwartz and Margaret H. Schwartz; and two grandchildren. Renowned for his devotion to medicine, "Uncle Miles" trained a generation of physicians serving as guide, teacher and mentor, and was acting director of the St. Luke's Division of Cardiology and director of the Electrocardiography Lab. After retiring to Virginia he became president of the Williamsburg Health Care Consortium and a member of the Human Research Review Committee at William & Mary, as well as a director of the Virginia Symphony and moderator of "Music in Your Life." Born in Richmond, VA, he attended Stuyvesant High School, Queens College and NYU College of Medicine. A private burial will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Plans for a New York City memorial will be announced.
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March 7, 2021
I was his patient in NYC, when I was 27 years old. A wonderful caring physician. Reassured me immensely.
Just saw his passing (3 years later)
God bless and keep this good man Rest In Peace.
David Wolinsky
April 24, 2018
"Uncle Miles" was a special person to so many people who have learned and been mentored by him. He lit the path to my career, helped me with the ups and downs and pushed me to be the clinician that I am today. He meant so much to me day in and day out. I will miss so much- as so many other will.He was special.
David Wolinsky
Thomas Lowinger
April 22, 2018
Distinguished caring physician and wonderful human being. Took great care of our mother.
Miriam and Thomas Lowinger
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