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MICHAEL BRODHERSON Obituary

BRODHERSON-- Dr. Michael S., passed away peacefully on June 11 at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he practiced as a urologist for over 40 years. He was 77. Michael is survived by his wife of 54 years, Merry, his son, Marc, and daughter-in-law, Sarah Ryan, and his beloved grandchildren, Eloise, Margot and Henry. They will cherish the memory of his irrepressible optimism, generosity, humor and love for music and for life, as will the hundreds of friends, colleagues and patients whose lives he touched along the way. He is truly irreplaceable and will be sorely missed. Donations can be made in his honor to the Metropolitan Opera's Memorial Gifts fund.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 14, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL BRODHERSON

28 Entries

Carolyn Fink

April 7, 2025

I only just learned of Dr. Brodherson's passing and am truly sorry to hear it. I worked with Mike for many years in his consulting practice and was always struck by his kindness and sensitivity as well as his vast knowledge of his field. We shared a great love of music and the Met will surely miss his great involvement (not to mention his droves of patients). My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He is greatly missed.

Laurence Deutsch

March 10, 2025

I came to know Michael as an expert consultant to our law practice. He was not only a brilliant clinician, but a genuinely warm and thoughtful human being. His first words after not speaking for a long time were always to ask about personal life, family etc.

I was shocked to see this now, having not been in contact for some time. But I wanted to pass along my condolences to his family, and add yet another voice to those who recognized that he was a truly special man.

Jean Straus

January 31, 2025

Michael & I attended PS197 together for many years. I found him to be very bright & he had a wonderful sense of humor. What a loss.

Hattie M

August 24, 2024

I just found out today of Dr. Brodherson passing I will always remember his kind spirit and how proud he was of his family and how often he would speak of them. May his Memory be a Blessing.

Marc Kristal

August 13, 2024

A fantastic doctor and a wonderful gentleman - kind, generous, and empathetic. He took very good care of me, and I will greatly miss him - Dr. Brodherson is entirely irreplaceable in every way.

Michael Lindsay- Hogg

August 12, 2024

Found out today, August 12 from another doctor he had recommended.
So really sad to learn of this, really and truly. Dr Broderson was my urologist since 1995 and I never met a kinder and more sensitive doctor and man - a `good´ doctor in every sense.
We were emailing till April with me inviting him to an event which I thought he´d like.
My condolences to his wife and son and family. He was a `one-off´ in every way.

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Peter Valdes

June 25, 2024

Dr. B helped me with my two cancer surgeries in 2021. He wasn´t my official doctor. But he was on my team of advisors along with my sister in law (a RN) and my cousin (a MD). So I had them and my team from Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital.
He went over my records and tests. I visited him in his office. He explained and answered all of my wife´s and my questions. Always with a smile.
I just want to say that he had all the tools a doctor should have. Expertise. A listener. The best bedside manner of any doctor that I´ve met.
After my surgeries he wanted me to keep in touch so that we could talk. It ended up being several times.
I wish he could´ve been my urologist and surgeon.
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Madelyn Pullman Schloss

June 21, 2024

Very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He was such a a big part of my life in college and medical school. It seems that he was a role model for how to have a" good life".
My condolences to Merry and his family.
Madelyn Pullman Schloss

Alan Briker, M.D.

June 20, 2024

So sorry to hear of Mike´s passing. I recall our many hours together in our training days at Lenox Hill. He had a great sense of humor and we shared a love of music. My deepest sympathy to Merry and family.
Alan Briker

Sheena F.

June 19, 2024

Dr. Brodherson operated on me in 2018 during an extensive multidisciplinary endometriosis excision procedure. A slice of his legacy lives on in me, in the form of my restored health and vibrancy. I am forever grateful and will remember his kind spirit. Thank you, doctor for your dedication to helping me and countless others. RIP.

Andrew and Didi Hunter

June 19, 2024

My father, my husband and I were all patients of of Mike´s and in time he became more than a doctor to us. He and my husband used to spend much time talking about Scotland Andrew´s birthplace. We will both miss him, his sense of humour and joie de vivre.
Andrew and Didi Hunter

John Terence Williams

June 18, 2024

I was introduced to Dr B through a friend. He was calming and deeply professional. We talked about music and words. He left an impression on me that will last for a very long. A gracious and man. God Bless you Michael Brodherson and He will. John.

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Bob Pincus

June 17, 2024

Mike was my chief resident when I was an intern at Lenox Hill, my urologist, my surgeon and later also my patient. A wonderful person, teacher and physician on every level who will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. The world is diminished by his passing.

Bill Malloy

June 17, 2024

I got to know "Doc" backstage at the Met. He was an amazing man who could walk into an emotionally charged dressing room and reinstate calm. When Doc was the attending physician during a performance you knew you were in good hands. My condolences to his family

Jay Motola

June 17, 2024

So sorry to hear that he could not overcome his illness. He was a great friend, a great colleague, and an outstanding Urologist. We spent hours gossiping and catching up. He turned me on to opera. He loved his family and spoke so proudly of everyone. He always wanted to schedule our next dinner.He will truly be missed. Cheer to you Mikey. My thoughts are with you

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Roger Friedman

June 17, 2024

Dr B saved my life over and over. I'm so sorry. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Arthur Goldberg

June 16, 2024

So sorry to hear of Michael´s death. He will always be remembered and greatly missed.

Bev (Drucker) Fallik

June 15, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He was like a brother to me seems like so long ago. Where does the time go and why do we allow it to pass. I'll always think of Michael and music -especially the melodies he composed and the twinkle in his eye as he played them for us. Godspeed Michael. Love to the family.

Mona Lau

June 15, 2024

Dear Merry & family,

As Michael´s virtual bridge friend, I´m tremendously saddened by the news of Michael´s passing. The Obituary describes him perfectly: his irrepressible optimism, generosity, humor and love for music (& bridge) and for life.

Michael, from here on, every 3NT will be for you. Hope you are organizing lots of bridge games for old & new friends in Heaven. They are lucky to have you.

Miss you,
Mona Lau

Christine Donley

June 15, 2024

I am so saddened by Michael´s passing. I met Michael through an online bridge class a couple of year´s ago and he was a natural and charismatic leader, immediately asking the class if we could form a separate virtual study group which he offered to organize. He was so humorous, optimistic and charming; he taught us resilience and patience. He told jokes and laughed a lot. He taught us to never give up. Although I never met Michael in person, he made a tremendous impact in my life and not just due to the challenges of a difficult card game. He was truly a thoughtful gentleman. Love and hugs to his family, Christine Donley

Judy Crain

June 15, 2024

Dear Merry, Marc, and family,

I met Michael through online bridge classes we were both taking. Several of us from the classes formed a group and played bridge online many, many times. Before his long hospitalization, Michael was our organizer, probably a bit like herding cats at times.

We was always so kind and funny and thoughtful. He made us laugh and also showed us how to live fearlessly. He will be sorely missed.

Judy Crain

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Laura Frase

June 15, 2024

Dear Merry, Marc and family -

I am so very sorry for you loss. Although I never met Michael in person, I considered him my friend. We played online bridge together. He was one of the nicest, most optimistic people I have ever had in my life. Throughout all those long months in the hospital, he never once complained to us. He taught me to be a kinder, braver and take more risk (he was not afraid to make some crazy bids in bridge!). The world has lost a beautiful soul. It was an honor to know Michael. I hope that I can be just a little bit like him.

Much love,

Laura Frase

Joe Sherer

June 14, 2024

I was deeply saddened to learn of Michael´s passing. Mike was a good friend going back to our college days at the University of Rochester. He was also a member of my wedding party back in 1969. We lost track of each other in the years that followed, much to my regret. I remember Mike´s warmth, intelligence and wonderful sense of humor. I want to extend my deepest condolences to Merry and the rest of the family during this difficult period of time.
Sincerely,
Joe Sherer
Plainview, New York

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