DR. ALFRED STEINER

Dr. Alfred Steiner, a New York City cardiologist, who did pioneering research linking cholesterol with coronary heart disease, died on May 22, 2006 in Larchmont, New York. Dr. Steiner began this research on atherosclerosis after graduating from medical school in 1933 at the age of 22. His work focused on inducing the development of atherosclerosis in animals by feeding them high doses of cholesterol and then reversing the effects of the disease by reducing their intake of cholesterol. In 1938, he was first recognized for his research in Time Magazine. He continued his research into the 1970's authoring over 35 papers focused on atherosclerosis, cholesterol and coronary heart disease and the effects of diet on serum cholesterol and hypertension. Dr. Steiner, a clinical professor of medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, began his teaching career in 1936 and continued on the staff of the University through the 1980's. In 1984, in recognition of his contribution to medical research, the Dr. Alfred Steiner Awards were created to recognize the Medical School students having the most original and potentially significant research projects. After returning from Northern Africa, where he served in WWII, Dr. Steiner established his medical practice in New York City, becoming one of the city's most prominent physicians. His patients included Herbert Hoover, Averill Harriman, Charles Revson, William Jovanovich, Lillian Hellman and Edna Ferber. Alfred Steiner was born in Richmond, Virginia. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. In 1938, he was awarded a Medical Science Doctorate in internal medicine from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Steiner did his medical internship and residency at Metropolitan Hospital and joined the staff at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in 1936 and remained on the staff until he retired in 1998 at the age of 88. Dr. Steiner was married to the former Margaret Allen, who predeceased him. He lived in Manhattan and maintained residences in Westchester, NY and Delray Beach, FL. He is survived by a son and two daughters, Joseph of Larchmont, NY, Julie Stone of San Diego, CA and Betsy Cabot of Atlanta, GA and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Columbia University, c/o Alfred Steiner Award for Medical Student Research. JOHN J. FOX FUNERAL HOME 2080 Boston Post Road Larchmont (914)834-0144 www.jjffh.com