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ISADORE ROSENFELD Obituary
The family of Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld is sad to announce his passing on Tuesday, January 30th, at the age of 91, from complications related to the flu. Dr. Rosenfeld died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Isadore Rosenfeld was born in Montreal, Canada, where he attended McGill University (both the College and the Medical School). In 1956 he married Camilla Master of New York City, daughter of Dr. Arthur M. Master, a preeminent cardiologist with a private practice at 125 East 72nd Street. Dr. Rosenfeld joined that practice in 1958, and he remained in active medical practice at that same location for the next 53 years. At the time of his retirement in 2011, Dr. Rosenfeld was the Ida and Theo Rossi Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Medical Center. Caring for patients was Dr. Rosenfeld's greatest love (after his family), but he also devoted himself to making the practice and language of medicine accessible to the lay public. He wrote 11 bestselling books, including The Complete Medical Exam, Second Opinion, and Power to the Patient. He was a gifted communicator, passionate and compassionate, and his wit, wisdom and breadth of expertise made him a popular and enduring presence in the media. From Health Editor of Parade Magazine to his regular appearances on television (The CBS Morning News, Hour Magazine, Sunday House Call with Dr. Rosenfeld), his media presence spanned four decades. His autobiography, Doctor of the Heart, was published in 2010. In addition to his many academic awards, honorary degrees and positions, Dr. Rosenfeld received the Grand Ufficiale - Italian Order of Merit from the Government of Italy, Citizen of the World from the United Nations, and Research!America's Advocacy Award for Impact on Public Opinion Through the Media. Dr. Rosenfeld is survived by his wife, Camilla, his four children, Arthur, Stephen, Hildi and Herbert, their spouses, his nine adoring grandchildren, his patients and the millions who were touched by the integrity, humor and caring of "America's Doctor." Memorial Service is Thursday May 10, 2018 from 3:30-4:30 PM at the Uris Auditorium, Meyer Building, 1300 York Avenue. Reception to follow in Griffis Faculty Club, 4:30-5:30 PM. Donations to honor Dr. Rosenfeld can be made to The Rosenfeld Heart Foundation, c/o Overbrook Management, 122 E. 42nd St., Rm. 2500, NY, NY 10168-2500.
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Baker family
November 18, 2024
This is quite late, but we loved Dr. Rosenfeld. He was so helpful and pleasant on his Sunday spots on Fox New. Thank you for sharing him with families all over the country. We were speaking of him earlier today.
The Baker family of Logan, Utah
Nick M. Vasilatos
January 26, 2024
Many thanks for taking care of me over the years.
He was not only a good doctor but a good but also person. I shall miss him.
Noni Bohonak
July 20, 2021
I looked forward to him share his medical information on Fox and was just wondering what he was doing since he left Fox....did not know he died. I follow the Doctor's advise and take supplements. "Hurt you it can't!"
Roberto Perez
June 7, 2021
Was an honor to work with him for so many years. I am Robert the last
survivor of his office at 125 East 72nd Street . I am 93 years old
Camryn Rosenfeld
April 1, 2021
Amazing person and grandfather.
Joseph star
September 21, 2020
He was a great teacher and I was a great listener who'll i will always admire him yours truly joseph star
Patricia Walls
July 15, 2019
Your diagnostic skills TV program and several books leave me with gratitude to you for being the medical educator for your fellow man.
Eric Schrader
July 12, 2018
We loved to hear Dr. Rosenfeld on Fox News over the years. We bought his book and we are reviewing it as I write this. His advice was so good and understandable to the general public. May he rest in peace and shall his family know that he was the Doctors' Doctor.
Linda Schaefer
June 28, 2018
Forgot another memory about Dr. Rosenfeld:
He could look at a potential patient from
20 feet away and size up their lifestyle habits and all of the things they needed to change in order to address their health issues.
Linda Schaefer
June 28, 2018
Forgot to mention, Arthur Rosenfeld taught Yoga right up the street from where I live, and, how I wish I had taken his course, for which Dr. Rosenfeld was proud to discuss.
Linda Schaefer
June 28, 2018
I guess 'brilliant' could be said of Dr. R.
Always looked forward to his Sunday morning
FOX report and his column in Parade Magazine. Also, I enjoyed seeing his VIP list of patients he was very proud of treating around the world.
Dr. Rosenfeld told me, after my dear Dad died
at Cornell Hospital, at the age of 72!, that
even if that heart machine had been right outside his hospital room door, it would not have saved him, as every inch of his arteries had been affected from his lifetime of smoking.
At the Cardiometabolic Summit / Continuing Education / University at Sea, I will be attending next week, I will toast the good doctor with a glass of unsweetened cranberry juice.
Dr. Rosenfeld was most certainly 'one of a kind.'
D Common
March 25, 2018
Izzy and my dad were friends from their days in Montreal, including when they were Pres and VP, respectively, of McGill's Debating Society. They both became doctors, and developed a fondness for NYC. My mom and dad always held Izzy and Camilla in the highest regard. I grew up hearing heart-warming stories of their friendship, and Izzy's books have always been on our shelves. My mom said yesterday: Izzy was a doctor who led a wonderful life and was loved by his patients. Best wishes to Camilla and the family.
Barbara Poliwoda
March 1, 2018
I felt honored and proud to call Dr. Rosenfeld my friend. He was brilliant and oh so funny - my favorite part. Always playing jokes. He left this world a better place than it was before he got a hold of it. RIP dear friend.
Elaine Palmer
February 11, 2018
Dr. Rosenfeld, or IR as they called him, was an elegant man and a stalwart physician. He was my doctor for many years and even certified the blood test for my marriage license. He gave me medical care a brilliant advice. The care was the finest New York and the world had to offer. My fondest memory is running into Dr. Rosenfeld in Los Angeles and his inviting me a colleague to join him for dinner. We did and he regained us with stories of dignitaries and kings around the world whom he'd treated. I miss him. And the world does too.
February 11, 2018
With all the well deserved kudos Iz has received re his medical and subsequent career, please don't overlook the roll model he played for us in his days at McGill, the debating society, getting into Med school and still being an example to the rest of us.
Bert Berlin B.Sc 52, MD,CM56. WestHartford,Ct
February 9, 2018
Adored him! My late 94 year old Mom and I both were his patients! He was so smart, kind and funny. He loved telling me about his famous patients. I used to bake for him.... god bless his soul.
Robin Solod
February 9, 2018
Adored him! My late 94 year old Mom and I both were his patients! He was so smart, kind and funny. He loved telling me about his famous patients. I used to bake for him.... god bless his soul.
Robin Solod
Jean-Nicole Bass
February 7, 2018
My condolences to the family. Dr. Rosenfeld was a dear friend and devoted physician to my Father, Jules Bass. Over many, many, years, my Dad told me wonderful jokes and stories that came from their interactions.
Joni Evans
February 5, 2018
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld was one of the strongest, most moral, most honest, most curious, most open-minded doctors in the world. He lived for his practice...and his patients, many of them so famous or rich they flew him to their homes round the world...and for knowing how to live well. While he was a brilliant cardiologist, he also was a brilliant fund raiser..bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars to Cornell/Weill, his hospital. He was a teacher always... writing at least 20 books...each one reaching the New York Times bestseller list. Many of them hit #1 (BEST TREATMENT) and stayed on the list for months. He was a frequent guest on talk shows, and for many years, he starred in his own weekly Fox television show, HOUSE CALL. He also wrote articles often and had a regular column in Parade Magazine. His devotion to his wife, Camilla, his children and their spouses, and his dogs was palpable. He had a wicked sense of humor and he could imitate accents flawlessly...often fooling the recipients of his phone calls proclaiming that he was President Nixon (or Nikita Kruschev!) on the line. A one of a kind. A mensch. I will miss him.
February 4, 2018
Camilla..tried to reach you. Much, much sadness.Will try again. Andy W.
Vivian & family
February 4, 2018
Sincere condolences to family & friends of Dr Rosenfeld.
Our family, especially my grandparents, adored him. He was an outstandingly brilliant physician who always put patients first. My grandfather used to say about Dr. Rosenfeld: Now THAT'S a doctor!
We will never forget him.
Rest In Peace, dear doctor.
Janice DeitcherDeitcher
February 4, 2018
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and father Janice Deitcher and Alex Marco may you be spared further sorrow
Nina and Ivan Selin
February 4, 2018
With great sadness and happy memories I send this note. We still enjoy the fruits of his great care and the friendship
Linda Gesch
February 4, 2018
Such a nice, caring person. May he rest in peace and prayers for the family.
Judy Riley
February 4, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Dr. Rosenfeld. May his memory be a blessing to all.
Mary Harvey
February 4, 2018
He was so wonderful enjoyed him so much on Fox. He loved being a Doctor and helping people he will be missed. Love you for your caring for us. Thinking of you family at this time. We never met but he was my friend.
Charmaine Ford
February 4, 2018
Dr. Rosenfeld's medical knowledge and compassion will be genuinely missed , respectively remembered . May this wonderful man, Rest in Peace
Nelson Reyes
February 4, 2018
I only knew Dr. Rosenfeld indirectly through his family, and I can certainly say the human kind has lost a significant force for good. May he rest in peace!
JIM JUDELSON
February 4, 2018
so very sorry, your friend JIm Judelson
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