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Linda
November 3, 2023
I traveled all the way to Downstate to see Dr Shalita. I was in my teens still. The best doctor and wonderful person. Truly caring. My father worked for his cousins the Certilmans in Brooklyn for years. So sorry to be lately hear about his passing.
Jane Powell
January 29, 2023
Dr Shalita was the best human being!
Jane Powell
January 29, 2021
I will always miss him, the best dermatologist ever and a wonderful sense of humor!
Barbara Krinsky
January 29, 2021
My dear cousin remains in my heart and is thought of fondly for the beautiful man he was! Love cousin Barbareba
Jill Fischer
January 30, 2020
Alan and his gang of friends (growing up) are always some of my fondest memories ......never to be forgotten.
Jim Del Rosso
January 29, 2020
With Alan gone, and also Albert Kligman and John Strauss, there is a conspicuous absence of strength and leadership in acne. Jim Leyden, Diane Thiboutot, and Guy Webster are pretty much all that we have left. Many others have been involved but none, including myself, are cut from the same fabric as these masters in acne, nor as driven. I met a recent graduate in dermatology who trained at Penn in their residency. That person never heard of Albert Kligman or Jim Leyden. I was floored, but in reality not surprised. People like Alan Shalita are not forgotten by many of us, but the specialty loses memory quickly as modern times do not foster recognition of legacy as much as in the past. I find that unfortunate. Anyway , lets do what we can to keep the memory of people like Alan Shalita alive! - Jim Del Rosso -
Janet Prystowsky
January 29, 2019
Alan's ability to go forward in the face of trajedy still amazes me. What a role model for us all. What a great teacher- not only about dermatology but also life! He will be remembered by all who knew him. Best wishes to his family.
January 3, 2017
Papa I love you
Lowell Goldberg
June 4, 2016
I was the Kings County Hospital Administrator for Medicine back in the 70s and Clinic Administrator in the 80s. Dr. Shalita was a gem. I am so sad to hear this news.
February 27, 2015
oh-no, truly a sad day. r.i.p. doc and thanks for your concern and understanding for me when nobody understood . i was just going to make an appointment to see you. we will take up this conversation when I see you in heaven. Neil Blom naples ny
Jane Powell
June 10, 2014
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Alan Shalita. He was a wonderful doctor and super wonderful person. The health of his patients was always foremost. I also loved that he had a wonderful sense of humor.
My deepest condolences to his family.
This treasure of a person will be truly missed.
Yoram Harth
April 1, 2014
Hi Simone, Alan was a great mentor and friend. My deepest condolences to you and you family.
Mary O'Gorman
March 28, 2014
I am sorry that Dr. Shilita passed away. I was one of his patients and was very glad to know him and get his help. He made feel at ease and he was always very human and respectful. Eventually, I no longer needed to see him because he cured my problem. Condolences to his family as they mourn his passing away.
David Alan Shalita
March 23, 2014
Though I don't remember ever meeting him, I remember hearing about him. God rest his soul. I know he was very special to many people. My father named me after him.
Shobana Sood
March 17, 2014
I am so sad to hear of Dr Shalita's passing- He was a wonderful teacher and mentor to all of us in Dermatology. He will be greatly missed.
Marjorie Shalita
February 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Alan Shalita. He and my husband, Stanley Shalita were first cousins...Stan passed in 2009. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who knew and loved Alan. Blessed be, Marjorie Shalita
Lisa Rhodes O'Brien
February 16, 2014
I am deeply saddened & heartbroken to hear of Alan's passing. He was one of the most special men I have ever known in this life. His generosity of spirit, his great kindness, his easy laugh, his strength & his gentleness is unmatched. He gave so much to everyone and loved his family so. He will be missed eternally. Simone & Judy please know that you are in our hearts and in our thoughts always. Sending so much love to Simone, Judy, Daniel, Barbara & family, David, Sharon & family, Jennifer
Lisa Rhodes O'Brien & Family
Lisa, Patrick, Julia, Dylan
February 14, 2014
The death of my good friend Alan has deeply affected me. This is a great loss for the world of dermatology. All my love to Simone.
André Rougier
Jim Del Rosso
February 13, 2014
Alan Shalita influenced the lives of many, and made it possible for so many people to get the opportunity to become dermatologists. He was always very good to me and was always supportive. Alan will be missed by many people and for very good reasons. I wish his family and closest friends my heartfelt sympathies, as memories may ease the sorrow, but nothing takes it away completely when one is alone in their thoughts and misses a loved one...and he was loved by many.
- Jim Del Rosso -
Wilma Bergfeld
February 10, 2014
To Alan Shalita's family
He was a great man, physician, human and teacher. What a loss. My thoughts are with you all as you mourn his death.
Sincerely, Wilma Bergfeld,MD
Marianne O'Donoghue, M.D.
February 8, 2014
Dear Simone: Alan critiqued my ADA virgin talk. He was brilliant, kind, and good to all of us with lesser stature.
Corinna Marcello Rigoni-Alessi
February 8, 2014
Dr. Shalita was a wonderful man and he was a great support to the international dermatology. We remember him in Italy and in Europe with is wife, many times, and we shared in Sardinia(for a congress) the dramatic moments of the fall of twin Towers. We will miss him, our condolence to his family.
Corinna Rigoni& Marcello Alessi
MD, Milano, Italy
Ella Toombs
February 7, 2014
Dr. Shalita was a kind and sensitive man with a heart of gold.
Carmen Rodriguez-Cerdeira
February 7, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tobi Klar
February 6, 2014
Dr. Shalita was my medical school dean as well as my chair in dermatology - it was a privilege to be one of his students. I will miss him as a mentor and a friend
Colleen Crandell
February 6, 2014
As a young physician, Dr.Shalita bestowed the greatest honor to me- to train as a Dermatologist. I have reaped such countless rewards because of this wonderful man. I will forever cherish my years as one of his residents. He taught us to be competent, benevolent, intelligent doctors. He enveloped us in his Downstate family. I will miss him terribly.
Rex and Johnnie Amonette
February 6, 2014
Alan was a great friend, a great dermatologist, and a great human being. We have been honored to spend many wonderful moments with him, and we will miss him greatly. Rex and Johnnie Amonette
Barbara Luongo Krinsky
February 6, 2014
My cousin Alan was a kind and humble man who was my mother Reba's favorite nephew. We were all proud to have such a special man as a family member. He was an inspiration to all of us, always there to lend a helping hand and words of wisdom. He carried much knowledge of our ancestry and loved talking about our grandpa and other distinguished ancestors. Alan and his sister, Barbara liked to call me Barbareba because I reminded them so much of my mother. A soul such as Alan's was a special gift to all who knew him. With a broken heart I bid my cousin farewell and find comfort that he will be with his beloved daughter, parents and family in heaven.
Barbara Luongo Krinsky
Brooklyn, NY
jonathan zizmor
February 6, 2014
dr alan shalita was a kind,generous, human being.he was a mensch and a zadik.i will miss him.
dr. jonathan zizmor
Janet Prystowsky, MD, PhD
February 6, 2014
Dr. Shalita was supportive of women in dermatology even when they got pregnant! (I hate to say over my career this was frequently not the case with many other chairmen.) He contributed greatly to our understanding of acne and how to treat it. He was always there to lend advice even if you did not train under him. A wonderful leader. My condolences to his family.
Jeannette Jakus
February 6, 2014
Dr. Shalita was a kind and generous man who treated his residents like a proud father. He was a great support and mentor to so many dermatologists and will be missed dearly.
Jennifer Konecky
February 5, 2014
I just want to send my condolences to the Shalita Family. I went to school with Judy and Debbie and remember the Shalitas as a wonderful and warm family, a great family. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Jennifer Konecky
Judith Luongo
February 5, 2014
I was fortunate to have had Alan as my cousin. Through my entire childhood my mother (Alan's father's little sister) expressed nothing short of awe and appreciation for Alan's patience,wisdom and availability when he was called upon for counsel (which was frequent). He was a most devoted nephew, son, father, doctor, teacher and human being.
Alan was more of an inspiration for our entire family than I think he was ever truly aware of. He will be missed by so many, a rare spirit.
I wish him everlasting peace and love.
Andrea Hui
February 5, 2014
It was truly an honor to know Dr. Alan Shalita. I am lucky to have been mentored by him, and he has shaped me into the physician and person I am today. This is a sad time for dermatology, but his memory and legacy will live on. We will all miss him.
Ted Brezel
February 5, 2014
Alan lives on in the hundreds of people that he helped train and mentor. A real gentleman.
Jill Fischer
February 5, 2014
Alan has been part of my life along with his wonderful sister, Barbara, since childhood. He will always be remembered as not only a wonderful physician but as a loving father and devoted family friend.
~Jill Fischer (Connecticut)
Gina Ojserkis
February 5, 2014
Dr. Shalita will be missed terribly by the countless number of people whose lives he touched. I will be forever proud and grateful to have been lucky enough to know him.
Frank Luongo
February 5, 2014
Alan was my cousin and his passing is a great loss to his family and to his colleagues. He will be remembered as a generous man of great warmth and humanity.
Katy Burris
February 5, 2014
Dr. Shalita was truly one of a kind. He was a mentor, a friend, and a father figure to everyone in our department. I was lucky enough to know him as his medical student, resident and then as an attending. There are no words to express how much I miss this man. You gave the world of dermatology so very much. You will be missed.
Raj Yalamanchili
February 5, 2014
Dr. S, I am able to do what I do everyday because of the opportunity you gave me. It was an honor to be one of your residents, and you will never be forgotten.
Chris Bunker
February 5, 2014
This is sad news. He was a big name in Dermatology, well known in the UK for his work and a personal friend to many here. Sincere condolences to the family.
Braham Shroot
February 5, 2014
Alan was an inspired key opinion leader in Dermatology He always had a moment to share his insight in a warm and friendly manner. My condolences to the family
Braham Shroot
Dedee Murrell
February 5, 2014
I will remember Dr Shalita as a kind and clever man who was always encouraging to his residents and junior faculty. He gave excellent contributions to dermatology and will be both missed and remembered.
Alan Shalita MD - gentleman, scholar, chair, mensch.
Daniel Siegel MD
February 4, 2014
Alan was a friend and mentor to many of us. He was scholar ad more importantly a true mensch. He will be missed by the hundreds he has trained and many, many more whose life he touched over his long distinguished career.
Alan - We will miss you!
anthony gaspari
February 4, 2014
I am mourning the loss of Alan Shalita. He was always a gentleman first, who had a great sense of humor and didn't take himself too seriously. Also a great scholar, mentor, researcher, who was dedicated to dermatology. We will miss him.
Fitz Sanchez
February 4, 2014
A giant has passed. Alan, trained and worked with some of the brightest and best in dermatology. I am honored to have passed by his department. RIP
Sheryl Clark MD
February 4, 2014
We, the physicians who survive him, learned so much from the brilliant, wise, dedicated and kind Dr. Shalita. Thanks to you, his family, for your generosity in sharing him with us.
February 4, 2014
I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Shalita's death. He was one of the smartest, most generous and giving person I ever met. His legacy will live on in the hearts of everyone involved with DEBRA (past and present)... I will miss him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Arlene Pessar
Dr. Alan Hertz
February 4, 2014
I was very sorry to hear of Dr. Shalita's passing - My condolences to his family.
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