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STEVEN PODOS Obituary

PODOS--Steven M., M.D., October 10th, 2009. Brilliant and beloved physician, prolific scientist, consummate teacher and mentor. World-renowned glaucomatologist, he dedicated his life to giving the gift of sight. Soulmate to Wendy; adoring dad to Richard, Lisa, Marnie, and Sam; proud PopPop to Maitland; cherished friend. He illuminated our lives with his boundless love, wit, and sagacity. With him by our side, we believed we could do, be, and conquer anything. Services at Temple Sinai, Tenafly, NJ, October 13th, 12pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Ophthalmology, Steven M. Podos Lectureship would be appreciated; for details: 212-241-7659.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 12, 2009.

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November 7, 2009

Dear Wendy,Marnie and Samantha,We were
very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. I was downstairs last week
viewing the photos taken of all of us
at our last reunion. His warmth,humor and genuine ability to always have us feel like part of your family was a true gift.I will certainly miss his
compassion,sincerity and kindness that embraced all of us.
With Love and Prayers In Our Hearts..
Warren,Patricia and Aaron Sommers

Phillip Lehrer

November 6, 2009

November 6,2009

Dear Wendy,
We are shocked to hear of Steve's passing!Our hearts are broken for you and the girls!Steve was such a Mensch in every possible way!He was always so charming,witty,and down to earth when we visited !He helped Maja so much by sending her to Dr.Chang!We were so looking foward to going out to that local Italian restaurant with you guys!I had a very special bottle of Napa cabernet that I know Steve would have loved!We will miss him dearly!Thank heavens his beautiful angel Wendy was by his side!Our love to you and the girls!Deepest sorrow!Phil and Maja Lehrer

October 20, 2009

Dear Wendy,
I hadn't seen Steven since my days in Camp Echo Lark, when I was 9 years old. Steve was the son of our family's
optomotrist, Mark. Our families used to get together in Brooklyn. I'm 73 years old and live in Scottsdale, AZ. I have two other brothers that remember Steve as well...Peter and Edgar. Thought it would cheer you up to hear from old friends.
Frederic Brown, Scottsdale,AZ

Patty and Danny Stegman

October 13, 2009

Dear Wendy and "offspring",
What a huge loss. What a beautiful and brilliant man. Dr. Podos was Danny's mentor extraordinaire, his go to person and someone who profoundly changed his and all of our lives. He will be deeply missed, always cherished and loved by us.
Our love to you and your family,
Patty and Danny Stegman

Bob Daly

October 13, 2009

Dear Wendy
Our thoughts are with you. There are no words to express how much Steve's teaching and your family's friendship has meant to our family. It is way to soon for him to leave us.
The Dalys...Bob, Joan, Nick, Nora and Will

October 12, 2009

Dr. Podos was instrumental in all that I have learned in the speciality of glaucoma. I will always be indebted to his mentorship.

Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Jean Walker
Technician

Ira Eliasoph

October 12, 2009

Dear Wendy and Family, We will all miss Steve and his warmth and intelligence. The many years of his service at the hospital made for a most desirable residency or fellowship and growth in the stature of our institution. As I wrote in 2005, "We can say au revoir, not goodbye, to one helluva guy!"

stanley tao

October 12, 2009

Dear Mrs. Podos & Family,
Dr. Podos was a great mentor to the residents. He paid special attention to us, and genuinely cared about our lives, education, and career. He listened to us, taught us, mentored us, and most importantly, cared about us. I will always remember his teachings. He will be greatly missed.

His resident and student,

Stanley Tao, MD, MPH

Stanley Tao

October 12, 2009

Dear Mrs. Podos & Family,
Dr. Podos was a great mentor to the residents. He paid special attention to us, and genuinely cared about our lives, education, and career. He listened to us, taught us, mentored us, and most importantly, cared about us. I will always remember his teachings. He will be greatly missed.

His resident and student,

Stanley Tao

October 12, 2009

Dear Wendy,
Dianne and Stephen Schachner send our sympathy to all of you. Our hearts are with you.

Dianne and Stephen Schachner

October 12, 2009

Dear Wendy and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Dr. Podos. At this time of bereavement, please take comfort in your cherished memories.

I worked closely with Dr. Podos for 10 years as his executive assistant and I will miss him.

My GOD wrap his loving arms around you and the family during this time of sadness.

Love Always,
Gladys Wells - Mount Sinai

Bernard Broomes

October 12, 2009

The billing Staff in the Department of Ophthalmology here at Mount Sinai would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Steven Podos. He will be greatly missed.

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