Soll David B., M.D. Passed away on January 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Jean (Shtasel) for over 64 years. Loving father of Abby Nelson (Marc), Stephen Soll (Joyce), Warren Soll (Sandy) and Adam Soll (Susie Bleiman). Cherished grandfather of Rachael Smith (Jason), Kate Nelson and Sydney, Harrison, Natalie, Jonathan, Emily, Benjamin, Amanda and Carly Soll. Dr. Soll, a world renown eye surgeon, spent his entire career in Philadelphia. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He attended NYU and graduated from The Chicago Medical School. He completed his internship at Philadelphia General Hospital and residency at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and then served in the U.S. Public Health Service, a division of the US Coast Guard as chief of the eye department. He returned to Philadelphia where he maintained a successful ophthalmology practice for over 50 years. Dr. Soll specialized in cataract and intraocular lens surgery and reconstructive and cosmetic eye plastic surgery. He founded the Ophthalmology Departments at Frankford Hospital, Hahnemann University Hospital and Cooper University Hospital and was chairman of the residency programs at Hahnemann and Cooper hospitals. He was dedicated to teaching and trained hundreds of residents throughout his career. He was a professor of ophthalmology at Hahnemann and Cooper and was a frequent lecturer at national and international ophthalmology meetings. Dr. Soll authored a widely used textbook on eye plastic surgery and wrote and edited numerous articles and chapters in ophthalmology journals and publications. Dr. Soll's additional accomplishments included being a founding member and past president of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He developed surgical techniques, instrumentation and medication used worldwide in eye plastic surgery, cataract and intraocular lens surgery and glaucoma surgery. Dr. Soll had a zest for learning and knowledge. He enjoyed attending the Philadelphia orchestra, operas at the Met and various lectures. He loved to travel the world with his wife Jean and to spend time with his family at the Jersey shore. Funeral services will be private. Contributions in Dr. Soll's memory may be made to The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, jewishphilly.org. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 15, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for David Soll

Sponsored by Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Funeral Directors, Inc. - Philadelphia.

17 Entries

Ira Eliasoph

January 8, 2025

David was smart and friendly and a fine teacher. Ira E.

Stephen Morrow

July 9, 2022

I worked for Dr Soll for 9 years!!! He also put my Right Eye back together after a MVA!!! I wish him and his Family nothing but the best!!!

Parker Gabriel

May 19, 2021

When I was a mere toddler, Dr. David Soll saved my right eye after I had accidentally sliced it in two. I owe him what little vision I still have in that eye, and I am very sorry that he died the day after I marked reaching the age of fifty-seven.

John Sammartino MD

March 8, 2021

My condolences to the Soll Family.
I was a resident at Hahnemann Department of Ophthalmology under Dr Soll(1981-1984). I am grateful to him for accepting me into the Residency Program and for all he taught me. I will always remember him for the caring and professional person he was.

Maria Ciaccia

March 4, 2021

This brilliant surgeon performed reconstructive surgery on me in 1988. Not only was he as kind as he was skilled, but the entire staff was wonderful. He was truly a great man.

Ira Eliasoph, M.D.,FACS

February 3, 2021

David was a warm friend and a brilliant physician.

Cary Silverman

January 24, 2021

Dr Soll was a wonderful mentor. As a resident in 1983-86 he set me on the path of a fulfilling career in ophthalmology. He I’ll always be remembered! Thank you.

Lisa Zucker Sandler

January 22, 2021

My condolences to the Soll family. Dr. Soll was my favorite doctor, and I was fortunate that he was also a family friend. He always had a smile and a kind word to share. I will miss him.

Matthew M. Costello

January 19, 2021

Dear Soll Family, I am sorry for your loss. Dr. David B. Soll is my HERO, and I will always be enterally grateful for him. When other doctors said I would never see, Dr. Soll said, “I’ll take care of him.” Fifty-one years ago, he not only gave me the gift of sight he changed my life in ways I could never put into words. He treated me like no other Doctor. He was a blessing to so many, what more can you aspire to in life? He will be missed but will live on in the Hearts and Minds of those he loved, and those he helped. I am writing my own very special dedication for him on my website, matthewcostello.net

Howard Levy

January 17, 2021

Dr. Soll offered me a job in the office and subsequently, a spot in the ophthalmology residency in 1985. This ended up changing my life. Thank you, Dr. Soll, for having confidence in me.

January 17, 2021

Dr. Soll hired me right out of PCO in 1976. He gave me my first job as an O. D. He treated me very well, I learned so much working in his office. I stayed with him for 13 years, when I wanted to realize my dream of having my own office. Thank you, Dr. Soll, for all you did for me!

J. Brian Cudlipp, O.D.
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Panitch Schwarze IP Law

Planted Trees

January 16, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
MB

Shifra & Stew Speiser

Planted Trees

With love, Spencer

Planted Trees

January 15, 2021

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of God, friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17

Trish Dunn

January 14, 2021

As friends of Adam and Susie's, my family met Dr Soll and Mrs Soll on several occasions. They were both kind, engaging, and very supportive of the marathons that Susie and I ran. We enjoyed spending time with them at the Jersey Shore and their beautiful home. We know Dr. Soll will be missed and pray for Mrs. Soll and the rest of the Soll family. Trish and Leo Dunn

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