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Andrew FLAPAN Obituary
Dr Andrew
(Edinburgh)
Passed away on June 23, 2025, at home, Andrew, beloved husband of Christiane and a much-loved father of Jacob and Reuben.
A private cremation will take place on July 5, followed by a Thanksgiving service which will be confirmed at a future date. For more information please email [email protected].
Memories and Condolences
for Andrew FLAPAN
53 Entries
Kathleen Salton
August 22, 2025
Dr Flapan was my cardiologist for 31 years. His expertise kept me alive for all of those years. I had the utmost respect for him. I will miss him in the clinic. My deepest sympathies to his wife and family x
Ann STREETE
August 18, 2025
My husband Gerry Streete worked as a CPN in Muirhouse, Edinburgh. Andrew went out with him a few times to experience his work. A few years later my husband had a myocardial infarction and it was Andrew who looked after him. They remembered each other. He then continued to have regular check ups with him which was great to catch up . He was always so kind and caring. Today we attended an outpatients appointment with Dr Spath for his check up to find out he had sadly passed. We want to send our condolences to your family. My husband wouldn't be alive today without him. Always remembered .
Shahidul Chowdhury
August 18, 2025
He was my cardiologist for many years. He helped me out in my most difficult period. I am truly grateful to him. He will be sadly missed.
Lesley Richardson
August 16, 2025
An outstanding doctor and a truly inspirational human being. My husband Andy, and I were blessed to have known him, and he will be sadly missed by so many.
Our heartfelt and deepest condolences to his family, especially Christiane, Jacob and Reuben.
Ruth McMaster
August 15, 2025
Mr Flappan was my cardiologist. He diagnosed my heart condition. He had such a sense of humour. As a head teacher, he would ask advice about his children lol. Mr Flappan was also my dear mum´s cardiologist. Sadly she passed away. She always spoke highly of him. Sending love and strength to his family. You will be missed Mr Flappan by many xxx
Aileen Milione
August 12, 2025
Only heard today of Andy's passing. I worked as his secretary for a while, he was professional, fun loving and well respected both in the old RIE and NRIE. Condolences to his wife and family. He will be truly missed.
Barbara Karapanovic
August 4, 2025
Deep condolences,
I have only just heard of your sad loss. A wonderful and clever man with a great sense of humour. Very proud of his family are my memories...
May Andy´s legacies live on....
Richard graham
August 2, 2025
Only just heard of mr flappan passing so sad ,he was a lovely man four times in fifteen years I have been rushed in and had procedures performed to keep me going ,last visit we chatted for ages he said he was determined to get me in to my eighties sadly he won´t be hear to see it .rip mr flapan
Sarah Davidson
July 30, 2025
What a delightful person, so kind, funny and never egotistical. My pleasure to have met him. A big loss to all who knew him and his patients who he cared so much about and they revered him too
Sarah Lund
The shiells family
July 23, 2025
Just heard the sad news of Andrew passing it will be a great loss to his family and many friends and patients he was always so upbeat when you met him a great man and doctor rip
The Fudge Family
July 22, 2025
We have just heard the sad news of Andrew's passing. Sending love to Christiane, Reuben and Jacob.
Derek Dryden
July 17, 2025
Andrew referred me for a cryoablation several years ago which greatly improved my quality of life due to my persistent atrial fibrillation. We always had a laugh together. Greatly missed
Kate Ordys
July 16, 2025
Deep condolences – a true cardiology legend and universally loved colleague, his legacy will live on in the hearts of many.
Nicholas Biddulph
July 15, 2025
A wonderful surgeon and friend,saved my life twice, he will be greatly missed
Bruce Auld
July 14, 2025
Andrew saw many patients referred from our practice in Duns.
Always gave a sound balanced opinion, the patients he saw liked his approach and humour!
He kindly assessed me after my carotid surgery as a private patient but did not charge me!
A blast from the past.
I liked him as many did, very sad to hear about his passing.
Mark Blaxter
July 13, 2025
Dr Flapan saved my life, with a smile and a friendly (but firm) word - and a bit of doctoring. Thank you.
Stanley Elder
July 12, 2025
I met Dr Flapan for only 40 minutes; an appointment for a minor issue but he treated me with the patience, kindness and good humour that I have read about in the many other tributes and in that short time he made an unforgettable impression on me. I was shocked and saddened to learn he had died. Gone too soon.
Mags
July 11, 2025
Dr Flapan will be so missed by his colleagues and his patients. I will miss the laughs and the banter. A legend.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Diane Pierrot
July 9, 2025
Dr Flapan treated both my husband and myself for over 30 years. A wonderful man with a great sense of humour and professional ability. A man to trust. He knew all his patients and their history and greeted them all as a friend. We will miss him terribly as he made us feel safe in his care. He is simply irreplaceable.
A one off and great man. Thank You Dr Flapan. R.I.P.
Diane Pierrot
July 9, 2025
Both my husband and I have been Patients of Dr Flapan for over thirty years. A wonderful and very special man who was always smiling and full of fun. A true professional and brilliant doctor. He made everyone feel very special and above all, safe in his care. We are honoured to have known him and he will be sadly missed by all.
Our sincere condolences to his family. Diane and Serge Pierrot
Prof Ian Campbell
July 8, 2025
We have lost a great guy, a wonderful friend and colleague, an excellent physician and cardiologist who was dedicated to his profession and devoted to his patients. He will be long remembered.
Gill Smith
July 8, 2025
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Dr Flapan and send condolences to his loved ones. I had the pleasure of working with Dr Flapan at Murrayfield Hospital and the RIE for many years. He was unfailingly kind and thoughtful. A talented gentleman with a wonderful, cheeky sense of humour. He will be sorely missed. RIP Andy.
AEM
July 7, 2025
Dr Flapan looked after my mum five years back in the RIE. Concerned about her procedure, he put her very much at ease. Her operation was a huge success. My sympathies to his family, friends and to his colleagues.
John Zarecki
July 6, 2025
Deepest condolences, he was a fine Man and Doctor, he had faith in me when it mattered most. "Skladam wyrazy wspólczucia"
Helen Cutcliffe
July 6, 2025
Andrew
I ve known you all our lives ,
So many memories ..fun things we got up to growing up ..too many to mention ..
You were the loveliest friend and listener and a wonderful doctor to all your patients ..I can´t believe I won´t hear your voice again ..
Sending so much love to Christiane , Jacob and Reuben
with love
Helen Cutcliffe Roger and Ross
Dawn
July 5, 2025
Numerous interactions over the years with Mr Flappan professionally.
We had the serious patient chat, and we had a lot of the amusing banter too.
He was a big character.
A well respected professional with a CV to be proud of.
My condolences to his family and close friends.
Linda Stuart
July 5, 2025
A wonderful cardiologist - very kind and caring - he will be SO sadly missed.
A colleague and friend- always a pleasure to see him arriving on the ward. Taken too soon.
Deepest thoughts with his family- who must be devastated. Linda Stuart. Ex Bupa/ Spire
Blair Boyle
July 5, 2025
So sorry to hear about Andrew´s passing. A lovely, humorous man and obviously a wonderful doctor. Our sincere condolences to Chris, Jacob and Reuben.
Blair, Bernie and Oliver Boyle
Lorraine Kellacher
July 5, 2025
As an ex colleague, worked with at the Old Royal infirmary and then moved to little France, he also treated my husband. Wonderful guy and great doctor. My condolences to his family.
Maureen
July 5, 2025
So very sorry at the loss of a great man and a true gentleman
Lis and Dave Watson
July 4, 2025
Dave Tom and I were so sorry to hear of Dr Flapan's sudden death.
We are all thinking about you Jacob and Ruben at this very sad time. Dave just saw him recently at an appointment and as usual they had a good chat.
Ian Leitch CBE
July 4, 2025
Great doctor and a lovely, humorous man. A tragic loss for his beloved Christiane and their sons, Jacob and Rueben.
Our most profound condolences.
Ian, Mary and family.
Lorna Hatcher
July 4, 2025
So sad to hear of Dr Flapans passing he always put a smile on my face at work.
Truly lost a great doctor and friend rip Dr Flapan.
Ian Stacey
July 4, 2025
I worked as Dr Flapan´s PA for a couple of years in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - one day I´d managed to trap my finger whilst changing the water cooler and started feeling faint. I sat down on the bench seat and promptly passed out - to be revived by Dr Flapan raising my legs and saying "welcome back Mr Stacey" - so I can claim that I was actually treated by the Queen´s Physician. Andrew was a lovely, kind and wise man, always interesting, and unfailingly humorous. It was a privilege to work for him, and our work together was always conducted with a smile along with some gentle ribbing about our respective football teams. I already miss him so much.
With much love and affection.
MR ERIC G ANDERSON
July 4, 2025
Andy performed his first triple angioplasty on me 30 years ago and it was obviously a great success. Thank you Mr Flapan . You will be sorely missed in your profession as you were a legend in your field .
Jim Pratt
July 3, 2025
Dr Flapan
You saved my life. Thank you.
Melanie Salton
July 3, 2025
The world has lost a legend! Every interaction with you was warm, friendly and funny, although nobody ever knew what you were going to say next!! Your love for Christiane, Jacob, Reuben and the dogs was clear to see and I hope the show of love and respect for you is bringing them some comfort. Rest easy, I'll miss that cheeky smile!
David Thomson North Berwick
July 3, 2025
I was so shocked to learn, when visiting Spire @ Shawfair today, that Dr Flapan has passed away. He was a wonderful man who quite literally "saved my life"when I was diagnosed with Heart Valve problems. He looked after me so well,and we shared (and have) Schnauzers doggies,which we talked about often.He was a "Total Character" and I wish my Sincere Condolences to his wife and two sons....
Helena Kelly
July 3, 2025
It is so sad to hear of Dr Flapan´s passing.
I have been under his care for many years and he always made me feel safe and inspired to live the best life I could whilst always striving to give me the best care possible.
The world has lost a truly fabulous Doctor and gentleman.
Condolences to his family.
Nicola Skinner (Oliver Crowther´s mum)
July 3, 2025
My thoughts and condolences are with Christiane, Jacob and Reuben at this extremely sad time.
Chris
July 3, 2025
I happened to have an appointment with Dr Flapan on the day of this his passing. It was an extraordinarily warm exchange, and I left the appointment quite touched and inspired by how much he clearly loved his work. It's not an exchange I'm ever likely to forget. My condolences to his family, colleagues and friends.
Jason King
July 2, 2025
Andrew was certainly a friendly and jovial chap. I knew him as a supportive football dad, who along with Christiane and their dog, used to fire Reuben on from the sidelines at Currie Star matches. Both my parents were treated by him at some point and I don´t doubt many others owe him their lives too. Thank you Andrew. Condolences to the family.
Duncan MacKechnie
July 2, 2025
Andrew was a great character - he made you feel better just by seeing him ! - and there are not many have that gift. The last time I saw him he was telling me me tales of a tie when when consultants were treated like gods by patients and staff - he will be sadly missed by all who knew him and most of all by patients.
Tom Begg
July 2, 2025
I was a patient of Dr Flapan and he changed my life, what an incredible character he used to tell me his funny stories with a laugh and really brightened up my mood. My family are so sorry you have gone Dr Flapan. Sincere condolences to your family. Rip
Steve Alderson
July 1, 2025
Good friend, great character, great man.
RIP Andrew.
Ken Courtney
July 1, 2025
So sad and shocked to hear of Dr. Andrew Flapan´s passing. I was one of his patients, and he completely turned my life around for the better. He was so incredibly thorough, caring, and dedicated in his work - a true credit to his profession. He will be missed by so many. My sincere condolences to his family at this very difficult time.
Angela Courtney
July 1, 2025
Such a shock to hear of Dr Flapan´s passing. I had the pleasure of knowing him as a colleague for more than 20 years and his warmth, intelligence, humour and integrity will leave a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. There are no words that feel fitting enough to express the enormity of this loss. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones at this very difficult time.
Michelle Thomson
July 1, 2025
Dr Flapan
Where do I start. For 30 years I´ve known you. The chats we have had along with the laughs, ups and downs and the stories we could tell we could write a book! I still can´t believe that you´re gone. Your way with words, your hilarious stories and your big and lovable character I will miss dearly but I am thankful I got 30 years of working beside you. A bit of my heart has gone with you and cardiology will never be the same. RIP Andy x
Lesley Hutton
July 1, 2025
RIP Dr Flapan
Brenda Morrison
July 1, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie Dixon
July 1, 2025
Such an amazing colleague and great friend to ever have the pleasure of working as his PA for many years. Condolences to all his family he loved so much.
Norah Craig
July 1, 2025
I was a patient of Dr. Flapan in Roodlands Hospital, Haddington around 15 years ago. He was a lovely, caring man who was always smiling and singing. An unforgettable man. I am so sad to hear of his death.
Pamela Thomson
July 1, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family on your sudden loss.
Worked with Andy in CCU for 8 years in the later 80's then as Charge nurse for 18 years in PIU/MDC I liked and admired him very much and sad that I won't see him again.
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