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ALAN LICHTBROUN
April 8, 2024
A most remarkable teacher and man. Certainly the greatest influence of my career.How would Dr. Spira handle this?I would often ask. Kind, empathetic and humble-and brilliant-he never forgot a patient and their illness over years -which was unique. The world needs more like him. He is sorely missed
Martin V. Cohen
July 4, 2023
After suffering for many years with ankylosing spondylitis, I finally found Dr. Spiera, who with great care and emotional support diagnosed me and helped relieve my pain. I was a young man then and he reassured me that we would and I would be Okay. They dont make docs like Dr. Spiera very often these days. Kind, compassionate and so very competent...
Florence Miller
April 15, 2023
Dr Spiera was a most compassionate man. He was always there for you offering wisdom and sharing experiences to lighten a heavy heart. He was a true healer always if not for him I would not have had the life I have today. He will always be in my heart.
alan lichtbroun Md
February 1, 2023
One of the greatest influencers and role models of my career.Sorry-the greatest by far. I am shocked that I just found out of his passing. I owe him so much.My belated condolences to the family
stephen & gail rosen
April 7, 2022
God rest his soul. He was simply one of a kind & the very BEST. He is greatly missed. There was never another, there is no other & will never be another, I am alive today because of him. HE WAS VERY KIND & LOVING TO US FOR OVER 50 YEARS.
Leslie Schreier Hingorani
February 3, 2022
I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Spiera's passing. I remember consultations with him when I was a young woman. He was such a wonderful and bright doctor with a lovely and patient manner. His son Robert with whom I consulted at a later point clearly follows in his footsteps with his excellence.
Wendy Robbins
May 21, 2021
If it wasn’t for Dr. Spiera taking care of me I wouldn’t have survived my illness of 1974. It is because of his brilliant and loving care throughout the years. He was one amazing man. So sorry to learn of his passing. There never was and never will be a man of his categories. What a mensch!
Gail & Stephen Rosen
April 7, 2021
There never was—there isn’t anyone now—and there never will be another Dr. Spiera. We miss you and live you. Rest in peace.
Lou Trimarco
March 11, 2021
So sorry to find out about the passing of Dr. Spiera. I credit him with saving my life. I was struggling with serious physical ailments from 1979 through 1985 that were treated individually by previous physicians. I was then referred to Dr. Spiera by my rheumatologist and he diagnosed me immediately with Behcets Disease. From that point on, my health continued to improve while under his care. My life returned gradually and continually to a more normal state. I was even able to resume playing baseball in a local senior league. I remained under his care through his retirement. I always looked forward to my appointments with him. He always friendly, personable, and thorough. My heart goes out to his family. I will NEVER forget what Dr. Spiera did for me. Rest in peace, Doc.
Lee Grosskreuz
February 22, 2021
Dr. Spiera was a amazing physician and a blessing to those of us who were so fortunate to be under his care.
Deborah Chinskey-Wapniak
January 31, 2021
I remember Dr Spiera with warmth and gratitude. He was a brilliant diagnostician, and a patient and devoted physician. I think if him often in regards to my health and the impact he made in my life. My deepest condolences to his family. I am deeply saddened by his loss.
Maria Beatriz Martins Costa
January 27, 2021
In the year 2000 I took my father from Brazil to see Dr.Spiera, who found out what was causing so much pain to my father. Dr.Spiera was so nice to my father , Jorge Martins Costa, who almost cried when Dr.Spiera told him: I know what you have, it is ankylosing spondylitis and I will take care of you. He medicated my father and till 2003, when
my father passed away in 2003, my father never had again that excruciating pain. My father even sent to Dr.Spiera a photo from him dancing with my mother to show Dr.Spiera how well he was feeling.
We will always be grateful to Dr.Spiera , a doctor and a gentleman, who will be in our prayers.
I wish well to Dr.Spiera's family
My best regards
Maria Beatriz Costa
PHYLLIS LANE
November 21, 2020
Harry Spiera was the highest form of a human being and knowlegeable doctor. He was kind, emensly smart and a real "mensch". My sympathes go to his lovely wife,
BETTY weiss
August 21, 2020
Dr . Spiera was a very caring doctor . He first treated me in 1999 . he treated me as if i was his son . he spent a lot of time diagnosing and treating me . He always gave me needed advice . He always welcomed me and walked me to the door when i was leaving his office He will be missed terribly . i am sure God is looking after him in the heavens ... May his special Neshama rest in peace
Myrns weiss
July 9, 2020
r Spiera was my doctor for 38 years and I tribute my success with Lupus to his care. He was a gentleman and an exception doctor! I will miss him. May he Rest In Peace.
Leonard Raifman. M D
July 8, 2020
I was greatly saddened to recently learn of the passing of Dr Harry Spiera
He was the embodiment of the what it means to be a physician
He was an outstanding clinician , diagnostician, a gifted teacher, a compassionate counselor to his patients and students
I was privileged to experience a month
Rotation in Rheumatology at MT Sinai in 1975 under Dr Spiera' s direction . It was extraordinarily to learn from him
and a great comfort to refer patients to
His care through decades thereafter
I send My Sincere Condolences to the entire Spiera family upon your great loss. He will always be remembered and missed . He was a true gentleman.
Leonard Raifman MD
Jillian Orcel
May 20, 2020
My mom worked for Dr.Spiera for many years and I would always see him at the annual Christmas party. He was such a kind-hearted person and will be dearly missed. Sending my best wishes to his family during this challenging time.
Sandra
May 10, 2020
Dr Harry Speira saved my life in 1972 and continued to do so until his retirement. I am so grateful for his sensitivity and knowledge. I miss his kind face.
Lois Manowitz
May 6, 2020
I first met Dr Speira in 1975 at age 25, newly diagnosed with lupus. I was terrified. His wisdom, compassion and expertise saved my life. After several years, the lupus went into remission, only to return about 25 years later. I returned to Dr. Speira. He remembered me fully and again, he saved my life. After many years, I moved to Arizona, but made an annual visit to Dr Speira. He was the kindest, wisest, most compassionate doctor and person anyone could have. When he retired, I wrote him that he gave me my life and I hope I have lived it in a way to make him proud. He has been a part of my entire adult life, and I am deeply saddened by his passing.
Florence Miller
May 5, 2020
He was a wonderful magnificent human being. He was so important to me personally If it wasn't for him I would have a much sadder life. I am so sad at the prospect of a world without Harry Spiera.
Esther Pklein
May 5, 2020
What a special human being we lost he wasn't just my doctor every time he saw me the compassion the he showed can't be described. He will be missed terribly.
ggail rosen
April 28, 2020
Dr. Spiera was more than my husbands doctor. He saved his life more than 40 years ago. He was like a father to us. I will always cherish his wise words and compassion. He was a brilliant, kind and the most lovable person I will ever meet. May God be good to him and his family. My heart is broken.
Joanie Weick
April 24, 2020
Dr. Harry Spiera you will be forever missed but forever in my heart
Katharine Cullison
April 19, 2020
It was a dark and dreary rainy day when I walked into Dr.Harry Spiera's Office for the first time; when I left the sun was shining and I was feeling hopeful. I came to him not knowing we were beginning a ten year healing experience that went beyond the physical manifestations. I was very sick with an illness that was new and strange to me. Dr.Spiera helped me navigate my way down a rocky, narrow, unknown path. He helped me see the light through the trees. He cheered me on and encouraged me to live my life to the fullest. He stood by me not only as my doctor, but as a friend, a fellow warrior in the fight against disease. He and his wife even came to see me perform as an actress. Dr.Spiera was the true Champion! He will forever live in my heart and the hearts of many who were fortunate enough to know him. His strength and kindness were infectious and he was truly a blessing to this world.
Dr.Spiera left his mark; the earth is changed and continues to change from his legacy as a physician, a scientist, and most of all a companion in the healing journey with his patients. My heart reaches out to his family for their great loss. Now, I am not afraid to die since I know I will be seeing him in Heaven.
- Katharine Cullison
Joan Weick
April 17, 2020
Dr. Harry Spiera what can I say about this brilliant man, this friend, the doctor I credit with saving my life.
I first met Dr. Spiera for a second opinion thank God I did! He treated me for Scleroderma over the past nearly 40 years always with kindness, compassion and heart. His knowledge and expertise were unprecedented. I've had the pleasure of your presence for so long now it's time for you to be at peace. That special place you've held in my heart will forever remain. The magnitude of a thank you can and will never equal the magnitude of having one's life saved. You will be missed immensely, Dr. Spiera, but your legend will live on.
My deepest sympathies to Marilyn, Dr. Robert Spiera, Jody Spiera Torch and Dr. Penny Spiera Turtel. May God bless you all and your families. Joanie (& Robert) Weick
Sari Stifelman
April 15, 2020
Dr. Spiera saved my life. He diagnosed me at age 19 and because of him I have not had any setbacks. He always was so invested in my life and ensured I would be able to live my life to the fullest. The most wonderful doctor Ive ever had. Rest In Peace.
Sari Stifelman
April 15, 2020
Dr. Spiera saved my life. He diagnosed me at age 19 and because of him I have not had any setbacks. He always was so invested in my life and ensured I would be able to live my life to the fullest. The most wonderful doctor Ive ever had. Rest In Peace.
Lauren Stifelman
April 15, 2020
There are no words to describe what Dr. Spiera meant to me. I became his patient in 1986 when I was a 22 1/2 year old college student, and I continued until his retirement. Dr. Spiera never made me feel like I was just a patient, he always made me feel like a family member. When none of the medications were helping my condition, Dr. Spiera always made me feel like he had another alternative up his sleeve; he never let me lose hope. His compassion and warmth cannot be measured, and his concern for my family and me were genuine. I sorely miss the conversations we had at my office visits. The world has lost a true mensch, doctor, human, and all-around good soul. May his memory be for a blessing.
Maggie Cammer
April 15, 2020
Harry Spiera was everything a doctor should be and more. Smart, wise, kind, compassionate and a true mensch. His careful and caring treatment made my life immeasurably better. He helped not only me but everyone I sent to him. He will be sorely missed and always remembered.
frances rosenzweig
April 14, 2020
I was a patient of Dr. Spiera for more than 20 years. His compassion,concern and comfort was always present. He will be sorely missed
Amy
April 14, 2020
He saved my life. I will miss him terribly. What a wonderful man
Maggie Cammer
April 14, 2020
Harry Spiera was everything a doctor should be and more. Smart, wise, kind, compassionate and a true mensch. His careful and caring treatment made my life immeasurably better. He helped not only me but everyone I sent to him. He will be sorely missed and always remembered.
Yuval Cohen
April 13, 2020
Dr. Spiera was my late aunt's physician for many years and provided her with exceptional care. He will be missed. Baruch Dayan Emet and may his memory be a blessing.
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