ANTHONY SHAW Obituary

SHAW--Anthony, MD, pioneering pediatric surgeon, eminent medical ethicist and leading clinical diagnostician of child abuse, died at his home in Pasadena, CA, on February 8th at age 93. A graduate of Bronx High School of Science and Harvard College, Dr. Shaw earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1954 and went on to train at New York's Babies Hospital and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was among the first cohort of medical residents to qualify as dedicated pediatric surgeons. An ardent proponent of universal health care for children, Dr. Shaw, as Professor of Surgery first at the University of Virginia and then at UCLA, inspired generations of medical students and surgery residents with his commitment to children and families least able to afford health care. Anthony Shaw was born Anthony Hyman Schwartz in Shanghai, China in 1929 to journalist Bruno Schwartz and Regina Hyman Schwartz. Dr. Shaw's wife, Iris Azian predeceased him. He is survived by his sister Judith Hyman of West Palm Beach FL; his three children, Brian Anthony Shaw, MD of Colorado Springs, CO (Lisa Flaherty); Diana Shaw Clark (Simon), London UK; and Daniel Aram Shaw (Isa Catto), Woody Creek, CO; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 26, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for ANTHONY SHAW

9 Entries

Joann Grayson

December 8, 2024

I'm thinking about Tony as I send Holiday greetings. I don't know where his family is located but I wish them a happy holiday!

Craig Littleton

December 7, 2024

I worked with Dr Shaw at City of Hope as his scrub tech for 2 1/2 years. I cannot say enough nice things about him as a caring person and fantastic surgeon for his pediatric patients. Sorry to hear of his passing, but want his family to know he touched not only the patients and families he cared for but those who worked alongside him.

Joann Grayson

August 28, 2024

I think about Tony often and I miss his attention. He always read my drafts, made comments, and then even read the published product! Giants like him are encountered infrequently and are missed forever.

Elaine Leake Maddox

August 27, 2024

Dr. Shaw saved my life in1976 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. God bless his life and his family.

Judith mitoma, emerita professor, UCLA

February 18, 2024

Dr. Shah will be forever remembered for his kindness, generosity, and care for children. Our story is one of a child with serious complications at birth. This child was born in central Java Indonesia, and his parents had absolutely no options regarding surgery and corrections. This malformation was assessed under Dr. Shah´s care. The only child of this couple underwent three surgical operations. his parents came to Los Angeles and were in residence has guest artist at UCLA Department of Dance. As the infant son of one of Java`s most important artists, all anticipated Alin would be the carrier of the great traditions of central Javanese court dance. Today this young man is a cultural leader, a teacher, and carries on his fathers priceless legacy. He heads his father´s school of dance with enrollment of 200+ children (youth). Each time I would visit this family they would ask about Dr. Shaw. in their heart they have never never forgetten his kindness and care. His tremendous skills as a surgeon was for them a miracle. The City of Hope so generously covered these medical expenses it would not have been possible otherwise. So to Dr. Shah we will never forget your greatness and your kindness and I hope you know that you have forever contributed to the classical Javanese dance traditions of central Java, Indonesia. You will never be forgotten.

Joann Grayson

August 29, 2023

Dr Shaw created the Virginia Child Protection Newsletter. Later, I became the editor of VCPN and Dr. Shaw became my champion. He contributed to articles, offered his ideas and critiques, and read every word of each issue. He continued to mentor me until the end of his life and I am grateful. Joann Grayson

Aylin A.

June 10, 2023

I will never forget Dr. Shaw he was very high class and most intelligent person very honored to be his care taker. His passing broke my heart. Rest in peace Dr. Anthony Shaw.

Guillermo Yanowsky Reyes

March 15, 2023

Una vida dedicada a la salud infantil y sus problemas , un gran ejemplo , condolencias para su familia

Deek

February 24, 2023

I didn't know him but what an impressive life. I wish I could thank him for his years of dedicated work. Sympathies to all who loved him.

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