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Irwin Perlmutter Obituary
Dr. Irwin Perlmutter Naples, FL
Dr. Irwin Perlmutter passed away on March 16th in Naples, FL. He was 98 years old.
He is survived by his sister, Evelyn; and his children, Suzanne (Mrs. Neil) Useden, Jody and Paula Perlmutter, Abby (Mrs. Alan) Bender, Eliza (Mrs. Hugh) Culverhouse, Dr. David and Leize Perlmutter; and his many grand and great-grandchildren.
His beloved wife, Corinne, died in 1998.
He graduated from Columbia University and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Perlmutter served as Lt. Commander for four years in WW II in the South Pacific.
His career as a neurosurgeon in Coral Gables is described as legendary and brilliant. He saved and enhanced the lives of so many patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Miami Children Hospital, Baptist, South Miami and Doctors Hospitals. Dr. Perlmutter was recognized by many prestigious neurosugery societies starting with The Harvey Cushing Society in 1954. He was Professor Emeritus of Neurosurgery at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He and Corinne were proud to be Founders of Temple Beth Am, Pinecrest, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests a donation to the Chabad Naples Jewish Community Center, 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102.
A memorial service is being planned.
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Memories and Condolences
for Irwin Perlmutter
Carol Nail (Knapp)
July 12, 2025
Dr Perlmutter was so nice to me. I was a scared teenager when referred to him due to seizures. He was kind, and explained everything to me. I will never forget him. I have had many other Dr's since that time since I am 70, I don't remember anything about most of them. I felt so well cared for and able to handle everything because of Dr Perlmutter's help.
phyllis pope
April 29, 2015
Our daughter was growing a bony growth looking like a horn in 1983. In Key West our doctor Michael Klitenick suggested we see Dr. Pearlmutter for a consultation. He was so wonderful and diagnosed a bony growth that would continue to grow keeping pace with her skull, stop growing aggressively or have to be removed for cosmetic purposes in high school Fortunately it slowed its growth and became unnoticable. She is now 36. I happened to see his obituary in the Miami Herald. He was a wonderful physician with a comforting manner.
Gregory Burnham
April 17, 2015
Dr. Perlmutter saved my life in 1977. I was in a coma for 40 days and my family are forever thankful for the great care and interest he took in my recovery and wellbeing. He said I was his best patient and made a great comeback .We are so sad at his passing and our condolences go out to his family and all who feel their loss.
Gregory Burnham
April 14, 2015
Dr. Perlmutter saved my life in 1977. I was in a coma for 40 days, and never had surgery. Dr. Perlmutter allowed time and divine intervention to save me. He said I was his best patient ! God bless Dr.Perlmutter and his family.
April 2, 2015
Just read the beautiful article in the NDN and Debbie and I just want to extend our sympathies to the entire family for such a loss.
Phillis Flick Jones
March 27, 2015
So sorry for you David and your entire family. What a wonderful man, with a wonderful family as his legacy.
Family of George Combaluzier
March 27, 2015
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. My dad was a good friend of your dad. He was a good man.
March 23, 2015
Liza, Hugh and family, My deepest sympathies to all of you.Your dad was such a blessing to so many. Love, Janet Fien Batchelor
March 23, 2015
What a wonderful life!
What a wonderful legacy!
What a great man!
Warmest condolences, Karen D.
March 23, 2015
Condonlences from the Meister family.
March 23, 2015
David, deepest sympathy to you & the entire Perlmutter family.
Taylor & Amy NeSmith
Ilene Sperling- Primack
March 22, 2015
To the Perlmutter Family, my sister Susan and I have such fond memories of your dad, from our elementary school days as your neighbors in Coral Gables. Little did we know then that your father would operate on our dad and twice on Susan. Our sadness is with you but so are our memorable thoughts of both your mother and father who brought much happiness to our lives. Please let us know when there will be a memorial service.
Sally Stoltz
March 22, 2015
Sorry to hear about your dad David, he sounded amazing.
Dee Harris
March 21, 2015
Dear David,
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know he was an inspiration to you. Our condolences and thoughts are with you, Leize and your family.
Warm regards, Dee and Al Harris
March 21, 2015
To all the Perlmutters family. I am so sorry for the passing of your Dad. What a brilliant man. Wonderful Dr. Great friend to many. But as he used to say a GREAT Father. He will be missed by us all!!!
Stephen Samson, DMD
March 21, 2015
My condolences to the entire Perlmutter family.
Anthony Gomez
March 21, 2015
My condolences to the Perlmutter family.
In 1970, when I was 11 yrs. old Dr.Perlmutter saved my life from a ruptured brain aneurysm. I have remembered him every year on the anniversary of that day. He will forever be an important part of my life.
Donald Ketterhagen
March 21, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to you, David. I know your father was an inspiration for much of what you do for the rest of us.
Isabelle Hildreth
March 21, 2015
Dear David, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your father, he was a wonderful doctor and I'm sure you made him very proud with all of your accompishments.
With sincere sympathy.
Charles Ruiz de Castilla (Ray)
March 21, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Perlmutter family.I have such fond memories of the times spent at their home when I was a kid in school with Abby. He will be missed.
erika hinson
March 20, 2015
Dearest David and all your family. Your Dad was a great and talented physician, beloved, and he will be missed. He made a very large and positive difference in this world. Changed and saved lives.
March 20, 2015
My condolences to the Perlmutter family.
Chopsey
March 20, 2015
I am extending condolences and on behalf of my mother Stella Salvatore who has known the Perlmutter family for many years. I send you peace and comfort at this time. Patricia Cruz
Rob Teitler
March 20, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Perlmutter family.
Scott Marsh
March 20, 2015
Great Man, great family.
March 19, 2015
I have known Dr. Perlmutter and his family for 60 years. He was a very kind and caring person. His patients had the utmost respect for him as an excellent neurosurgeon, and he will be greatly missed by everyone. He always greeted you with a smile, and truly cared about your well being. My Mother and I express our deepest condololences on the loss of your loved one. I have many fond memories of Dr. Perlmutter. May he rest in peace and have eternal happiness.
Michael and Joy
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