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Leon Weisberg Obituary

WEISBERG Dr. Leon A. Weisberg on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Beloved husband of Laurie Pollock Weisberg. Devoted father of Stuart, Alec, Michael and Melissa Weisberg. Beloved son of Beatrice Weisberg and the late Dr. Charles Weisberg. Dr. Weisberg, Head of Section of Neurology and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology at Tulane Medical School, was an honored and respected clinician, teacher and researcher. Dr. Weisberg graduated Yale University and received his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. His medical training was at Harlem Hospital and the Neurological Institute. Dr. Weisberg received numemrous honors and awards at Tulane Medical School including the Student Award for Teaching Excellence, membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Society, Tulane University Health and Sciences Center Teaching Scholar Award. He was a member of numerous professional assocations including the Medical Board of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Executive Committee of New Orleans Neurological Society, and Board of Directors of the Louisiana American Heart Assocation. Dr. Weisberg was active in the Association of University Professors of Neurology, The Stroke Belt Consortium and the Neuroscience Teaching Committee. He was the Chair of the Committee of Tulane - LSU Aids Program. Dr. Weisberg headed the inpatient and consultation services at Charity Hospital and served on its Executive Committee. He was an active participant in the delivery of health care to the indigent population. Age 65 years. A native of New York, New York and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services from Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Rabbi Andrew Busch, officaiting. Visitation at the Funeral Home starting at 12:00 noon. Interment will be in Hebrew Rest #3. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Louisiana Stroke Assocation or the Louisiana SPCA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Leon Weisberg

21 Entries

Jeannie Franklin

December 23, 2006

Laurie, Dennis and are are very sad to hear of Leon's passing. I hope the love and comfort of your children and caring friends can help you thru this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Jeannie Franklin

Daisy Heumann

December 21, 2006

Laurie, I was sorry to read of Leon's death. My condolences to you and the kids. You've been on my mind, and I send prayers for peace to all of you.

Torang Sepah

December 20, 2006

I was a student of Dr. Weisberg at Tulane. He was an excellent physician and teacher. Moreover, he was hilarious. One always knew that his lectures would be informative and entertaining. It is unfortunate that future medical students will not experience his unique style and brilliant teaching.

Ron Shatzmiller

December 20, 2006

Leon Weisberg was one of my favorite people of all time -- brilliant, humble, unassuming, funny as hell, and a seemingly unending supply of time, attention and love for his physicians in training.

Steven Cavalier

December 18, 2006

I was a medical student at Tulane when Dr. Weisberg was a new professor. He was one of the people who most inspired me to become a neurologist. He was a gifted teacher and clinician. I am saddened by death.My prayers go out to his family.

Althea Murphy & Geraldine Clemons

December 18, 2006

Dr. Weisberg performed Consultative Examinations (CE) for Disability Determinations Services for over twenty five years. It was a privilege and an honor to work with him. His services to the citizens of LA as a CE Provider will be sadly missed. Our prayers are with his family.

Julie Aguilar

December 17, 2006

I am saddened to here of Dr. Weisberg passing. I served as his secretary for a brief time, but never in my 17 years of assisting physicians have I ever worked for such an astute and compassionate scholar – it was an honor. Whether via his teaching, research, care of patients, or be it all, Dr. Weisberg was venerated by everyone. He cared for patients referred from far and wide – rich or poor. Thanks for sharing this great leader (husband, father, and son) with us all. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

KATHLEEN WARD

December 16, 2006

I am saddened to learn of Dr. Weisberg's passing and remember him as the gifted physician he was. I worked at Tulane during the 70's and 80's and though he may hardly have known me, never a time did we pass in the halls or whereve that he did not pass a friendly greeting.

God rest you Dr. Weisberg. And to his family my deepest sympathies.

Kathleen C. Ward

Cecile Brookover

December 16, 2006

Laurie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your children on the loss of your husband and their father. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I want you to know that I will always be available if you wish to talk.

Kate & Chris Pika

December 15, 2006

A loving husband and father, a gifted physician and kind, gentle man. He was a treasure and will be sorely missed (and fondly remembered) by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with Laurie and his family.

Karen Becker

December 15, 2006

Dear Laurie, Stuart, Alec, Michael, and Missy--Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband and father. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Karen and Ned Becker

Joseph Jankovic

December 15, 2006

I am shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of Leon. I have known Leon for over 35 years and first learned clinical neurology from him when he was a Chief Resident at the Neurological Institute and I was a medical student. My sympathy goes to Laurie and his children whom he loved more than anything. May he rest in peace.

Joseph Jankovic, MD

Gary Clark

December 15, 2006

I was saddened to learn of Leon's death. He was a wonderful neurologist, a compassionate person and a great teacher; I will miss him greatly.

betsy bouldin

December 15, 2006

leon was a wonderful mentor and accomplished educator/clinician whose influence is still strongly felt by those of us fortunate enough to train with him. this was a life well lived.

Keith Davis

December 15, 2006

On behalf of the faculty & staff of the department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, I wish to extend our sincere condolences to Mrs. Weisberg and his family. Dr. Weisberg was such a kind and wonderful person. It was a pleasure to get to know him during his brief stay here in Houston.

Joycelyn S. Jordan

December 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joycelyn S. Jordan

December 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sheila Warner

December 15, 2006

My prayers are with the Weisberg family in this time of sorrow. Employee from Tulane Hospital....

Ireyania Kelly

December 15, 2006

My prayers are with you all in the time of bereavement. I am an employee form Tulane Hospital.

Lisa Snider

December 15, 2006

I had the privilege of getting to know Dr. Weisberg during my Neurology Residency and Fellowship at Tulane from 1989-1993. I am honored to have been taught by such a gifted, respected, and renowned physician. Dr. Weisberg was always an advocate of his residents and especially of the patient. He was both mentor and friend to many, and his void will be difficult to fill. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Lisa Snider, M.D.

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

December 15, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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