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Ruth Bramson
August 27, 2022
Thanks to the brilliant Dr. Kaplan who made an early diagnosis of my liver disease, I have had many years of good health. I remember him and his caring and compassionate manner with much gratitude.
John DeLuca
August 27, 2021
Dr. Kaplan is fondly remembered. He saved my life and gave me many years I most likely would not have. He was my doctor for close to 40 years since 1972 and we became Friends as well as having the doctor patient relationship. I miss the conversations and banter about his tennis and my golf play. Very sad when I heard of his passing and hope to see him when my time comes. Heartfelt condolences to all family and friends.
Ruth Bramson
August 27, 2020
I will always remember Marshall for his amazing medical skill. Because of him, I was diagnosed with a liver disease which he treated and which has been kept under control now for decades. Without his help, I may not be celebrating my 80th birthday this year. I will always be grateful and send my best to Nancy and the family.
August 23, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Kaplan. My husband passed away in 2006 but was under Dr. Kaplan's care for more than 10 years. There was nobody kinder, smarter or more compassionate.
The Dominguez Family
carla schwartz
June 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of this news...I only just discovered Marshall's passing when reading the Tufts Alumni magazine this evening. I am so sorry for Nancy and all the Kaplan family...I had such joy sharing meals with you all at three mile island...Marshall will be missed many...with deep sympathy... Carla Schwartz
October 18, 2012
Dear Doctor, Thank you for keeping me alive. I enjoyed every visit with you,you were very kind. your healthy PBC patient Diane Crowley,Friendship,Maine
Hope Lonstein
October 10, 2012
I will miss Dr Kaplan immensely. He has been my Dr for PBC for 27 yrs and has kept me healthy all this time. My condolences to his family and colleagues. He will be missed.
Cindy Maillet
October 9, 2012
Dr Kaplan was a kind and wonderful man, that has been treating me at Tuffs Medical for about 5 yrs. So soft spoken and smart physician. I will miss you. My heat goes our to his wife and family!! Cindy Maillet
Carol MacGregor
October 4, 2012
My heart is truly broken over the passing of Dr.Kaplan. I have been a PBC patient of his for 25 years. He was my "miracle doc" , my educator, my lifeline, my cheerleader, my comfort. There is an entry in this guest book that said he was the great combination of a kind heart and a brilliant mind....a perfect description.
My heart goes out to his family and friends....he will be truly missed but, the impact he has had on so many for so long will live forever. Thank you, Dr. Kaplan and may God bless.
Carol MacGregor (Hamilton, Mass.)
Elaine Cota
October 2, 2012
Dr. Kaplin was my doctor, he treated me for my liver disease and I am here today because of him.
He has set forth wheels in motion for me to get the proper treatment I will be needing. He never said we weren't going to make it and he made sure of that over every bump and around every curve. I feel so fortuanate to have had him as my doctor, he was known to me as the "Angel in the white lab coat". He will be greatly missed.
My heart goes out to his family, With Deepest Sympathy.
John O
October 2, 2012
I was a patient of Dr Kaplan's for 26 years (Since 1986). He has helped me countless times. He was always willing to listen and talk about what was ailing you. He always made you feel like you were his most important patient. No issue was too small or too large for him. His experience and insight was second to none. I am deeply saddened by his passing.
My deepest sympathies go to his Family.
Lia Donahue
October 2, 2012
Dr. Kaplan, treated my husband for about 15 years and without him, my husband would not be here today. He was an incredible doctor and his passing is a huge loss to the world of medicine. Our sincere condolences, prayers and appreciation to the family for sharing him with all of us.
Maureen Butler
October 1, 2012
Dr.Kaplin was my Dr. For many years and if it wasn't for him I probably wouldn't be here today. He called me a bionic woman. He will truly be missed by me and I will never find a Dr. Like him May he rest in peace. Maureen Butler Oxford Ma.m
Crystal Calise
October 1, 2012
My husband and I are deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Kaplan's passing. I've been his patient for 10 years and have always felt fortunate to be seen by one of the 'greats'. He was ever the kind gentleman and always reassuring. Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Kaplan and his entire family.
Kara Libby
October 1, 2012
Dr. Kaplan was a phenomenal physician and person. He was kind, patient and understanding. He treated me for 8 years and I will miss him greatly. My heartfelt sympathy for his family and friends. His loss is immeasurable.
Kathleen & John Melia
September 29, 2012
Dr. Kaplan took care of my husband for many years and because of his diligence and outstanding care, he is in good health today. We were looking forward to seeing him in April for our usual visit. We are shocked and saddened by his sudden passing and send our thoughts and prayers to Dr. Kaplan's family.
len femino
September 29, 2012
Doctor Kaplan saved my life some 12 years ago so that I had the opportunity to raise my daughters and celebrate 30 years of marriage. I am so saddened by his passing. He so enjoyed saving lives of those with PSC and always gave such wonderful encouragement to my wife and me when matters were severe. God bless Doctor Kaplan and his family.
John & Linda DeLuca
September 28, 2012
My wife and I are greatly saddened to hear of Dr. Kaplan's passing. I have been his patient since 1974. He has always encouraged and motivated us through the worsed of times and has improved the quality of my life both in health and spirit. We will miss his bow tie, cheerful greetings, wonderful treatment and mostly his mere presence. It has been a pleasure to not only be in his care but to know him.
His passing leaves a great void. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Our heartfelt condolances to the family.
David Kim
September 23, 2012
Thank you Marshall for all the knowledge you imparted to the generations of GI fellows. You were an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed.
Myrna Watkins
September 15, 2012
I first met Marshall in the fall of 1956. What a nice, bright person he was then, and how nice he still was when I met him again more recently at some alumni functions. My thoughts and sympathy are with his family.
Marlene Dawson
September 13, 2012
Dr. Kaplan and my family go back to 1974. I have been his patient for all this time. He kept me alive with PBC so that in 1984 I received my liver transplant. Because of him I was able to watch my children grow, graduate from high school and college, marry and give me blessed grandchildren. He gave me my life back. He was a brilliant, kind man. I still feel his smiling prescence around me. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kaplan and his family. The world, NEMC and everyone who he touched is better off for knowing this wonderful man. Dr. Kaplan, you will forever have a special place in my heart.
Kathi Martin
September 12, 2012
My heart goes out to Dr Kaplan's family. I was a patient of his since 2001 and received excellent care and advice. I had no idea what PBC was when I was diagnosed, but soon met Dr. Kaplan and was given many of his ariticles to read to help me understand what I was going through and how to live with it. He had a way of putting you at ease no matter what questions you asked. He gave me excellent care and advice and I will always be grateful for having met this wonderful person. We truly have lost a wonderful person in Dr. Kaplan.
Joyce Chartor
September 11, 2012
He kept me going for 17 years. His mind was so fine and his soul even finer.
I will miss him greatly. My heart aches.
Joyce C.
Ahmer Ibrahim
September 11, 2012
Marshall was a great teacher and mentor who will always be remembered. I can still hear his voice echoing when I am pondering about a complicated patient with liver disease. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.
Fran Singer
September 11, 2012
For me, as for many others who've left their wishes here, Dr. Kaplan was a lifesaver. I so enjoyed getting to know Dr. K. over the last 5+ years, and marveled at his ability to tell his patients hard truths while always keeping them encouraged and moving forward. At my last visit in June, Dr. K. said that he had told his wife that my improved ALK numbers "had made his week". Just one more example of the care and dedication he had for his patients. My sincere sympathies to Dr. Kaplan's wife and family. He was truly one of a kind!
Connie Donovan
September 9, 2012
May your beaming face shine down upon us. You made a huge difference in my life and in the lives of countless others who have faced liver disease . May God bless you and keep you forever under his wing.
September 9, 2012
Our hearts are broken.
Roz and Ed
September 9, 2012
I referred my most difficult patients to Marshall. He was masterful their mediical and emotional care.
He was an outstanding physician and a wonderful human being
Lawrence Hessman
Eleanora McClelland
September 8, 2012
I am a patient of Dr. Kaplan, and have been going up to Tufts twice a year for thirteen years. He was a wonderful, brilliant physician who was always cheerful, patient, and encouraging to all his patients. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I express my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Kaplan and his family.
Charlotte Surprenant
September 8, 2012
I am so sadden by the passing of Dr. Kaplan. I have been his patient since 1987 and he often told me I was his Poster Child. 15 years ago my second life began with a new liver . Without his knowledge and expertise I would not be here today. His gentle spirit, kindness, and patience, made me feel so special. The medical world will be lost without him. My condolences to Mrs. Kaplan and his family. May God wrap you with His comforting arms, and give you His strength to carry you through this difficult time of loss.
Linie Moore
September 8, 2012
PBCers around the World are mourning Dr. Kaplan's passing. He treated and saved the lives of many PBCers, and was always willing to help our organization. He will be greatly missed.
May God wrap His arms around the Kaplan family and help them through this difficult time.
PBCers Organization
Kathy Bottaro
September 7, 2012
I feel privileged to have known Dr. Kaplan. He always made me feel like I was his only patient. His kindness, reassurance and brilliant medical knowledge gave me my quality of life back. Thank you to his family for sharing him with all of us. My sincere sympathy.
Eileen Marotta
September 7, 2012
My condolences to the Kaplan family. I was a patient for many, many years, Dr. Kaplan I love you and thank you for all the years of being under your care.
Roni Boyles
September 7, 2012
Dr. Kaplan saved my father's life. His dedication, incredible expertise and kindness are the qualities I will always remember most. I am eternally grateful to Dr. Kaplan for giving my family the most wonderful of gifts. He was truly a great man and will always be remembered and revered.
Robyn & David Schmitt
September 6, 2012
Dr. Kaplan was an amazing, elegant man and such an exceptional physician. He not only saved my husband's life but took such thoughtful care of our family in his ongoing treatment of David. We will miss Marshall and all the fun discussions he had with our 10 year old son about silk bow ties. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family--both at home and Tufts.
Andy Leiter
September 6, 2012
Marshall Kaplan has had a major role in my career as a gastroenterologist since I first met him in 1983 as a trainee. With his passing I have lost a dear friend and mentor. I send my condolences to Nancy and the Kaplan family for their loss.
David Challoner
September 6, 2012
Marshall----a friend as families began and admired colleague as professional lives grew and matured. He really knew his stuff and how to transmit it to his patients and his fellow MDs. He leaves a great legacy for his family and many friends.
Sirgay Sanger
September 6, 2012
Classmate and beacon, Marshall was continuity ... conversation never ended, just interrupted. We will be always in touch with him. Heartfelt love to Nancy and all the Kaplan family.
Judy and Sirgay Sanger
Frank Colizzo
September 5, 2012
Marshall was a wise and trusted clinician, educator, mentor and friend. He will be deeply missed by many. I feel fortunate to have known him.
Louis Chaves
September 5, 2012
For 41 years he was my doctor, my father, my friend. He will be missed by all who knew him, including me. I will be forever grateful to him for he was my lifesaver.
God Bless Louis D. Chaves
Michael Payne
September 5, 2012
I was one of his fellows in 1986. He was a friend, a mentor and a role model. His leadership and advice helped me to become a better doctor and a better person. He will be greatly missed.
Dr. Michael C. Payne
Tom Hoekstra
September 5, 2012
Dr. Kaplan saved my life 15 years ago. He was a brilliant doctor and researcher AND a compassionate and approachable man. My wife and I would drive from Virginia to Boston at least once a year as much to BE WITH Dr. Kaplan as to receive his medical advice. We always walked away with new hope and confidence. We feel an emptiness with his passing, though nothing like the emptiness has family, close friends, and co-workers must feel. We will be forever grateful for having had Dr. Kaplan in our lives.
Kathy Harris
September 5, 2012
Dr.Kaplan treated me back in 2007. He put a name to the disease I had and taught me all about it. He made it okay for me to live with it. He was truly a great man.
irwin and lyuba arias
September 5, 2012
Nancy, Lyuba and I send our condolence to you and family on Marshall's passing. He was a giant in the liver field and his contributions helped many many patients. Your kindness on our return to Boston many years ago is well-remembered and a testimony to our friendship.
Andrew Kallmes
September 4, 2012
Dr Kaplan was the pioneer in treating and slowing rare liver diseases. As his patient since 1987, he has given me far more years (arguably decades) of life, given the inexorable nature of PSC. He pulled me through serious liver infections, colitis flares, liver blockages and a host of other serious medical challenges. He reviewed my liver biopsies personally. He had a truly genuine personal concern for me the way a parent worries about his child. Through his efforts, I have lived into middle age and have a family. My longevity is both his success as well as my own, though he never took credit when I mentioned this to him. Dr. Kaplan was brilliant yet humble, attentive, caring, and enormously clever. He understood how to relay information to a patient that did not remove all hope, even in the midst of organ failure. Removing doubt and fear in patients is a rare yet valuable commodity in the medical industry. He did this for me when I met him as a 16-year-old with stage 4 liver disease. I am truly saddened, hurt, and uncertain of a future without him. Yet I also feel fortunate as one of the lucky ones who did have a strong patient-physician/friend relationship with Dr. Kaplan. At least PSC gave me that.
Evelyn. Butler
September 4, 2012
Dr.Kaplan treated me for many years and will ever be greateful for his care.
September 4, 2012
Our sincere condolences to Nancy and the family from Bonnie, Sara and I. Marshall has been the most important mentor and role model in my career and always supported me over the last 23 years, especially during difficult times. His advocacy for patients, loyalty to his mentees and his devotion to his family inspire us. I am so grateful that he was able to join us as the honored speaker at our course this year and will miss him enormously.
Kris Kowdley
Demet Yener
September 4, 2012
Dr. Kaplan treated my husband for over 12 years and with us with his brilliant mind and extraordinary support during the most difficult times. He will be missed terribly...Dr. and Mrs. Yaman Yener
neil braverman
September 4, 2012
our sincere condolences to the kaplan family and friends.
marshall will be missed by many people.
neil and jeanne braverman
Deb Bloomberg
September 4, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss.thinking of your family at this difficult time.
September 4, 2012
"Marshall was also a great in-law too, always cheerful,understanding and supportive. We for one will surely miss but remember him dearly.
Our thoughts and condolence go out to his wife Nancy, his sons,daughters and all other members of the entire Kaplan family."
Mo & Frank (Quincy MA)
Thomas Sepe
September 4, 2012
Marshall was a teacher, role model for so many, mentor and friend. I will always remember the support and impact he had on my career. I will miss him greatly. Sincere condolences to Nancy and his family.
john zawacki
September 3, 2012
My heartfelt condolances to Nancy and the family. Marshall spoke of you often while he was teaching me life lessons along with the subtleties of liver disease. I will treasure the memories of being mentored by him, but I will especially treasure the laughter whenever we gathered for AASLD meetings.
With deepest sympathy,
John Zawacki
Ruth Bramson
September 3, 2012
Shocked by the loss of this wonderful man and extraordinary physician. Marshall has been a friend and a caregiver to me for over 30 years and I will always remember him with gratitude and affection. My thoughts and condolences go out to Nancy and the entire Kaplan family.
Grace Elta
September 3, 2012
Marshall was a wonderful mentor and teacher. He supported my career choices when there were no women role models in Gastroenterology, certainly none that dared to have a family! I will forever be in his debt.
Dick Chasin
September 3, 2012
What a grievous shock! My college pal and med school roommate—always athletic, always brilliant, always modest—is now gone.
My heart goes out to his family, especially to Nancy who has helped me in many ways, over many years, and to Bill, who worked with my wife, Laura.
Medicine has lost a versatile, gifted and reliable contributor.
Marshall will be sorely missed by friends, colleagues, patients—and tennis partners.
It is hard to imagine a world without him.
Mary & Chris Rizzo
September 3, 2012
Dr. Kaplan treated my husband for over 25 years. He was a wonderful physician and human being, so kind, understanding and supportive. He will be missed but always remembered by those whose lives he touched. We are very sorry for your loss...
winnie kender
September 2, 2012
Mashall was the great combination of a kind heart and a brillant mind. He will be remembered as a splendid person and physician. My heart aches for his family and especially for Nancy, Ginda and Deborah who I know personally. Please call for any help I cold give
Winnie Kender
Eric Libby
September 2, 2012
Marshall was a great man. He was also a kind and good person, and more than any other, he was my mentor.
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