Paul M. Steingard D.O.

Steingard, Paul M., D.O.
87, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27. Dr. Steingard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 12, 1929 to Charles and Rose Steingard. He was a proud graduate of Penn State University and earned his D.O. at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After practicing in Philadelphia, the family moved to Phoenix in 1962 and Dr. Steingard began a distinguished, 57 year career in sports and family medicine. Along with two other physicians, Dr. Steingard co-founded Sports Medicine as a medical speciality in 1969 and is widely credited for bringing national attention to the field. Alongside a successful private practice, he was the first team physician for the Phoenix Suns and later the Physician Emeritus. He also served as the team doctor for the Phoenix Roadrunners, the 1984 Kenyan Olympic team, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix College and numerous Phoenix-area high schools. A staunch advocate for his community, charitable work played a significant role in Dr. Steingard's life. His volunteerism linked his medical knowledge with a ceaseless passion for progress. He founded Team of Physicians for Students (TOPS) - a nonprofit that provides free comprehensive physicals for high school athletes. Dr. Steingard served for three terms as president of the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery during his 10-year term. He also served on the boards of TOPS, the National Football Foundation - Valley of the Sun chapter, the Grand Canyon State Games and Midwestern University. He was the medical advisor for the Phoenix Union and Glendale Union High School Districts and established one of the first fellowship programs for Sports Medicine. His professional and charitable accomplishments were recognized many times over. He was the recipient of the Dr. John H. Clark Leadership Award, the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association's 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2004 Physician of the Year, the Hon Kachina Volunteer Award, the National Football Foundation's Distinguished Arizonan award, the Fiesta Bowl's 2003-2004 Volunteer of the Year award and more. Dr. Steingard was known amongst his family and friends for his love of sports, jazz and great food. He was always ready with a recommendation, be it for a good book, an old movie, or if you were traveling to a new city, the best restaurant in town. Dr. Steingard had a voracious appetite for knowledge and a genuine love of learning which he tirelessly worked to instill in those he knew.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his brother Dr. Joseph Steingard (Bernice), his four children Nancy Steingard (Dr. Norman Solomon), Dr. Michael Steingart (Dr. Livia Spitz Steingart), Richard Steingard (Dr. Amy Horton) and Dr. Scott Steingard (Dr. Sharon Steingard) and his 11 grandchildren. Services will be held at Mount Sinai Cemetery on Thursday, March 2nd at 2:00p.m. The address of the cemetery is 6602 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dr. Steingard's honor to TOPS or Arizona Osteopathic Charities.