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ELIOT LAZAR Obituary

LAZAR--Eliot. We at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and beloved colleague Dr. Eliot Lazar. Words cannot fully express our sense of loss and our profound sorrow. Eliot began his brilliant career with us in 2000 as Vice President for Medical Affairs, and at the time of his passing was Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Quality. His formidable skills shaped our quality and patient safety initiatives and allowed NewYork-Presbyterian to be recognized as a national leader in quality. He leaves a legacy that ensures each patient receives the highest-quality, most compassionate care in the safest environment. An extraordinary leader, clinician, educator, administrator, husband and father, he set an example of integrity, humility, and commitment to excellence. We will always remember him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Becky, his children, and his entire family. Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Chairman of the Board Steven J. Corwin, MD, CEO Robert E. Kelly, MD, President NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for ELIOT LAZAR

21 Entries

Choudhury M Hasan, MD

January 26, 2025

Remember you as a great caring person, a mentor and loving guardian.

Choudhury M Hasan, MD

January 30, 2024

I remember Dr. Lazar with deepest respect for his encouragement during the period of residency and fellowship. A great person with amazing ability to get close to people of different background to elevate their career selflessly. He is always in my prayer.

Choudhury M Hasan, MD

January 27, 2023

Always in memory as a person of encouragement and inspiration. Amazing role model for anyone who came in contact with him. RIP

Alexander Bunatin

January 26, 2023

Thank you for reminding...
Still remember Dr. Lazar...still grateful...RIP

Alexander M Bunatin, M.D.

January 26, 2022

Dr. Lazar will be always remembered as a person who contributed greatly to my education and training...a great teacher, a great person...
Always in my memory, heart...always grateful,
Alexander Bunatin, M.D.

Alexander Bunatin, MD

January 26, 2021

Remembering you and always grateful for what I've learned from you and what immensely helped me in my professional life.
1994 - 1997 Residency
RIP

Anzhela Dvorkina

January 26, 2021

Dr. Eliot Lazar will always be remembered by me for his role in our year 1994 lives. He left too early , but memory will last as long as we live.

Choudhury Hasan

January 27, 2020

You are always in my memory Dr. Lazar, as a source of inspiration and encouragement. Being so supportive at such an early stage of my carrier, you showed how much you cared for me. You proved to be a person of great importance in my life.

Anna Marinovich

January 26, 2019

Dr. Lazar was one of the most memorable persons in my life. Thanks for all he has done.

sharon sadeghinia

June 23, 2018

To this day, I remember and use his advises both in personal and professional life. He was my mentor and always will be. Miss him dearly

February 12, 2014

Thanksfor all you have done.

Ellen Dooley

February 11, 2014

I am an NYP employee and have seen Mr. Lazar speak many times. My condolences goes out to his family we here at NYP feel the great loss.

Kate Agharevba

February 10, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy for DR Lazar's family. I pray that you will be comforted. You are blessed for having had DR Lazar and for sharing him with The NYPH community

February 9, 2014

I will always remember Dr. Lazar as my mentor and teacher who immensely influenced my professional life and future career. RIP
Alexander Bunatin

Joseph Slavin

February 7, 2014

Dear Rebecca and family Sue and I were so saddened to hear of Elliots passing .He truly was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. Our prayers go out to God for your comfort and healing in your time of grief.Joe and Susan Slavin formerly of Irvington

Choudhury Hasan, MD, FACC, FSCAI

February 6, 2014

My heartful condolences for the family of Dr. Eliot Lazar whose guidance as a chairman of medicine in Brooklyn Hospital Center has greatly motivated all of us who came across him. He inspired everyone around him towards becoming a good person as well as a competent physician. I worked very closely with him as a chief resident and I am greatly saddend by his premature demise. I regret not having close contact with him who did so much for me and now he is gone, I don't have that opportunity anymore. He always had this pleasant, caring approach and tried extra hard to help people. We will remember him forever. RIP Dr. Lazar!!

Jamie MacDonald

February 6, 2014

Eliot inspired excellence in the many lives he touched. We will all work hard to continue his legacy.

Cindy Spiegel

February 6, 2014

Eliot will truly be missed; in addition to his outstanding accomplishments, he touched so many of our lives. He was a great mentor and tireless leader. I will never forget the career advice he gave me and his guidance with regard to the importance of a "well edited" essay when my oldest son was in the process of applying for admission to college.
My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.

Polina Gilchyonok, M.D.

February 4, 2014

RIP Elliot , thank you for changing my .

Philip Eisenberg

February 3, 2014

We are so saddened to hear of Eliot's passing. He was so kind and generous with his time. Though he did not know me well he went out of his way to help me when I was going through a career transition. He will be deeply missed. Deepest condolences to Rebecca and the children

Michele Lippin

February 2, 2014

RIP Eliot. Your light and legacy will live on in all you have touched. Thank you for giving us your gifts. An angel has returned to heaven.

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