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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Bernstein
Lois Roach
December 21, 2021
I often think of Dr. Bernstein. The last treatment I received has kept me in remission a very long time and I had promised to keep him informed of my progress when I moved to N.C. in 2012. I will never forget him. I worked with Dr. Bernstein and was also a patient.
Holly clow
December 21, 2020
I didn't realize that my time with Dr. Bernstein would be the pinnacle of my experiences with oncology departments. All others pale in comparison to the love and laughter i experienced in his rooms.
Lois Roach
December 28, 2019
I am remembering a very caring and professional Dr. who was wonderful to the nurses. I am also remembering Dr. Bernstein for my healing from Lymphoma and all the other patients he so expertly treated who are still living today.
Karyn Boulais
June 26, 2018
My profound loss of this beautiful human is unmeasured. I miss you my friend. Your legacy is unparalleled. You saved me from the cancer beast...I will NEVER forget you.
Nancy Maddocks
January 12, 2015
What an amazing doctor and psychological healer. Dr. Bernstein gave me the confidence I needed to slay the cancer dragon and trust in my recovery . He never let me feel anything other than indomitable. He healed me both physically and psychologically and I will miss my visits with him terribly. I am a better person for having known him. Well done Dr. Bernstein. Rest in peace.
Gail HAIGHT
January 11, 2015
He was a very special man, not because he saved my life, but because of who he was and what life meant to him. I will miss him.
Sharon Olson
January 11, 2015
Peace be with you all. Dr. Joel Bernstein is one of the most dedicated and caring doctors I have known. I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know how very much he touched my life and how very much he will be missed.
Happy Times with Joel!
Herschel Lessin MD
January 8, 2015
A brilliant clinician, a dear friend, a wonderful human being with a dry, witty sense of humor, and a life-saver for his patients and for my family personally. He will be hugely missed by all he touched. We love you Joel!
Janet Kipps
January 7, 2015
Brilliant and compassionate doctor, kind and loyal human being.
Such a great sense of humor. What a wonderful person, contributing so much. We will miss you.
Dan Hentschke
January 7, 2015
Two simple words to describe Joel, "the best." Thank you Joel; you are and will be missed, and always loved.
January 7, 2015
What a loss for the oncology community. He was a wonderful and caring doctor who will be truly missed. Rest in peace Dr. Bernstein.
- Robin Rond
Linda Willson
January 7, 2015
Although I never got to meet Joel, I heard alot about him from my son. Joel was a great inspiration to him. I know he will always be remembered fondly.
Joel and Duke
beth mallon
January 7, 2015
beth mallon
January 7, 2015
We miss your calls, texts, visits, friendship and love. We miss your kind presence and your sense of humor. We are grateful to have Tommy, a constant reminder of you and your compassion for all living creatures.
Claudia Cox
January 7, 2015
You simply made everyone feel so good. You listened to us and asked us questions all the while being the most brilliant person in proximity. It was always such a pleasure to see you and learn from you. You are truly missed.
BOBBI LAUFER
January 7, 2015
So many of us will miss everything Dr. Bernstein gave us all...love, compassion, wonderful care, an open heart, an ever-present ear, and lots of wisdom and humor. He will be missed by many. Many thanks to him and condolences to his family and friends.
January 6, 2015
Joel will be missed beyond words. We are grateful to him for all the years of friendship and love.
Joel's constant companion, Tommy Bernstein
beth mallon
January 6, 2015
Mercedes Gonzalez-Barnes
January 6, 2015
Dr. Bernstein was my doctor and always listened to my concerns. He was kind and compassionate and gave me hope. No other oncologist can live up to his example of what a doctor is to me. I will miss him.
Film Library
January 6, 2015
The Radiology department at Scripps La Jolla will deeply miss Joel Bernstein. He always came by to visit and made us all laugh and never was mad. He was a great person first and a Doctor second.
Chris Van Gorder
January 6, 2015
Thank you for your dedicated service to Scripps and compassionate care to your many patients. You will be missed.
Dr. Joel Berstein, Oncology
Mark S. Cramer, MD, FAAFP
January 5, 2015
I'm going to miss you my very intelligent amigo. There's going to be a tremendous absence at the conferences without you. You were very kind and a wonderful human. Also one great Physician. Fare thee well my friend and college of 30+ years at Scripps Memorial LJ.
Heidi Gutowski
January 5, 2015
Dr. Bernstein would come into my office at Scripps Memorial 2 or 3 times a week, just to shoot the breeze. He would speak with different accents and we would laugh until we cried. I will miss him and the stories he told about his mom and dad. My sympathy to his family, he was a wonderful man.
Lynn Nolan
January 4, 2015
Tragic and sad loss. He was a man among men, an incredible physician. Cannot imagine that I won't be seeing Dr Bernstein briskly walking from his office to the hospital. He will be missed by everyone.
Jocelyn Manor
January 2, 2015
What a wonderful man and outstanding Doctor. He had so much compassion and love for his patients ,which included my 19 year old son. We will both miss him dearly and his kind spirit.
Susan Cummings
January 1, 2015
A compassionate and kind man. We mourn the loss of a great doctor.
January 1, 2015
We miss a good friend. Anne Abraham
December 31, 2014
My deepest sympathy to family and friends. May God Comfort you at this difficult time. 2Corth.1:3,4. P.F.
holly clow
December 30, 2014
I laughed out loud in his exam rooms and the cancer beast must have heard us, his quiet retreat aided by joel Bernstein's
wisdom. I owe you big time and I'll see you 'round the bend.
A grateful patient.
Jim Ho
December 30, 2014
I had the honor of working with Joel professionally since 94 at Scripps-LJ. He was such a joy and so very good natured, brilliant and caring. I will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Joy Beck
December 29, 2014
You were very special, Dr. Bernstein, and you will be remembered fondly and missed by many.
Nancy Domingo
December 29, 2014
I worked with Dr. Bernstein at Scripps Memorial Hospital for 30 years. I was also a patient of his. He was a wonderful healer and took good care of me when I was sick. He was warm, caring, compassionate, and gentle with his smiling face.
I will miss Joel very much. My deepest condolences and sympathy to his family and loved ones.
vincent clarke
December 29, 2014
joel was my friend and mentor, he made my life better in so many ways. this loss will weigh heavily on me for years to come.
Ingrid Hassani
December 29, 2014
Dr. Bernstein to us all to have compassion and how to give care to those suffering from cancer. He was soooo SMART...
he gave pro-bono care to those who could not afford treatment and gave them and their families more time together... and hope.
Laura Shepard
December 28, 2014
Dr Bernstein was a big part of saving my life and I will always be grateful. I am also appreciative for the rapor I developed with him and his dry sense of humor and will miss running into him at the opera.
You saved so many. Rest in peace.
Jonnell Eden
December 28, 2014
Dr. Bernstein was the most brilliant, compassionate and witty man I have ever had the privilege the work with. His dedication to medicine was truly a gift to humanity. My condolences to his family, his friends and his patients. He will be missed.
David Osborn
December 28, 2014
Dr Bernstein was a wonderful man with a charming and caring heart. He had a warm gentle way about him, and quick smile. He is missed and remembered fondly
Melissa Fieck
December 28, 2014
Too soon was his demise. A gifted healer, an incredible intellect with an un-filtered wit. Joel, I cherish the time we worked together and will remember all you taught me. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Lois Roach
December 28, 2014
I was honored to work alongside Dr. Bernstein and fortunate to have him as my doctor. He was a very generous and kind man who made a difference is a lot of people's lives. He will be missed.
Lawrence Schlitt, MD
December 28, 2014
Dr. Joel Bernstein was a colleague and friend, who devoted his life to very sick patients. He provided excellent medical care for thousands, always with caring and compassion. I will miss Joel very much and offer my deepest condolences to his family.
Kathy Sivba
December 28, 2014
The good that Joel did for my family is beyond expression. He truly was a gift and will be sorely missed. Sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Cameron Richards
December 28, 2014
Joel was of great service to his community and will be missed. In the ancient Hebrew writings a man named Job asked, "If a man dies, can he live again?"
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