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DR. PHILIP FELIG

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PHILIP FELIG Obituary

FELIG--Philip. Dr. Philip Felig, died on August 16, 2020, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Florence Farber Felig, and father to Clifford (Minna) Felig, David (Anna) Felig, and Elliot (Aijia) Felig, and grandfather to Noam, Yair, Jacob, Daniella, Jordan, Maayan, Elana, George, and Harry. Dr. Felig was a graduate of Princeton University and Yale University School of Medicine. During a distinguished career as Professor at Yale University School of Medicine, he conducted groundbreaking research in Endocrinology. He was the co-author of the textbook "Endocrinology and Metabolism", first published in 1980 and later translated into four different languages, and used to educate doctors across the world. He later served as President of the Sandoz (now Novartis) Research Institute. Since 1987 he served as a physician in private practice in Manhattan, and in that capacity was named over ten times as one of "New York's Best Doctors" by New York Magazine. Dr. Felig provided loving and compassionate care to thousands and he will be deeply missed.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 23, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for PHILIP FELIG

15 Entries

Kristin Reagan

March 31, 2024

Thank you, Dr. Felig, for taking care of me - and so many of my friends - for so many years. I will always be grateful to you and remember you fondly. My condolences to your family as I know how much they meant to you.

Kristin R. (patient)

Mary Bolo

September 28, 2023

A true genius and gentleman. I looked forward to seeing Dr. Felig. Trying to park a pick up truck by Central Park West after driving over an hour to get to his office. I must have admired him!!!! He is truly missed. The knowledge and conversation on my visit was worth every moment. May he Rest In Peace.

Margaret Dietz Domanski, PhD

July 23, 2023

Dr. Felig was one of the best physicians I have seen in my 60+ years as a I Type 1 diabetic. I was referred to him by another great in endocrinology, Dr. Fred Whitehouse. Dr. Felig's care, expertise, and willingness to still watch over me even with life took me to Japan and Australia was unparalleled. My condolences to his wife and family on your loss. Please know that Dr. Felig's may contributions to endocrinology have immeasurably improved the lives of many living with diabetes. Many thanks to his family for sharing this great man with his many patients. I am privileged to have been one of those for over a decade and my life is better for his care.

Marc Charbonnet

August 17, 2022

Dr. Felig Saved my life. At 40 I had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I was on medication for a year
And having difficulty, a friend suggested I see her endocrinologist. I learned I did not have diabetes!
Had I nit visited Dr. Felig I wouldn´t be
posting this now. I saw him for 20
years and his staff was always professional and friendly. He was a charming kind man with a fantastic bedside manner. I looked forward to my yearly visit and was so sad to learn if his passing. A good man I was so fortunate to know.

Andrea Agee

March 30, 2022

From a grateful patent of Dr. Felig who helped me out of a serious thyroid problem, always with the respect, courtesy and compassion I came to rely on from him. I just now looked him up and discovered his passing. My loss, as it is no doubt, for many others. I wish I knew an endochoronologisot to consult now. Very best wishes and condolences to his family and friends.

Leonora D'Angelo-Blitz

March 13, 2022

I was a patient of Dr. Felig for over 17 years. He was the most compassionate and wonderful doctor I had ever met. Highly regarded among his peers and patients, what made him stand out was his ability to listen to his patients. It was never all about lab numbers but instead the dialogue you had with him regarding symptoms and concerns. He will be greatly missed and I thank him for all his help through the years. May you Rest In Peace Dr. Felig.

Simona Paola Panti

February 1, 2021

Doctor Felig saved my life in 2000 when I got very sick with Addison Desease
Was an amazing doctor and so dedicated to all his patients he was a great and a gentlemen .
I remember In the morning , after I dropped off my kids in school , often I noticed him on Madison Avenue .
Doctor Felig I will never forget what you did for me
My condolences to the Felig family

Marc

November 27, 2020

Sad to learn if this great man’s passing.

Judy Klein

November 23, 2020

I just heard of the passing of Dr.felig and am devastated! My husband and I are bawling like we would for a dear family member . He was a dr. par excellence in metabolism and diabetes yet we felt he was in all areas of life ! Dr.felig you were a perfect gentleman as well as dr. You will be sorely missed by all . B D E. Judy klein

Harriet Kriegel

October 13, 2020

I was a patient of Doctor Felig. I saw him once a year for my blood work.

I always commented on Mrs. Felig and he’d always respond with a warm smile how beautiful she was!
I’m sorry for your loss.

Mark Tyler

September 9, 2020

I looked forward to appointments with Dr. Felig. His humor, empathy and understanding provided a lift from the ordinary. Presenting him with the circumstances leading to the office visit turned on a light, illuminated by his broad, insightful perspective. Suddenly I could see more clearly and understand causes and solutions. Although he was a great doctor, having provided for me long needed medical assistance, he was more importantly uniquely generous of spirit providing inspiration and support in the process. I miss him as influence as much as a doctor.

Michael Halpern

September 1, 2020

He was a true gentleman and I have had the honor of being one of his patients for more that 10 years. I always discussed current events with him and we shared a strong conservative bond. I miss him already and wish that he rests in peace

Rony Shimony

August 25, 2020

Dr. Philip Felig
Dear colleague and friend
Deeply admired and forever will be remembered
rony shimony

Lenore Shaw

August 24, 2020

I was a patient of Dr. Felig for many years, and it is rare to be under the care of a top person in his specialty, who gave the time and attention to each individual. Indeed he was loving and compassionate, a fine gentleman, and with good humor. My condolences to his family for their loss.

Vanessa Donaher

August 23, 2020

Dr. Felig saved my life and provided me the kindest care for the past 12 years. He left his mark on all of his patients - I will forever be grateful! My sympathies to his entire family - Hamakom y'nachem etchem b'toch sh'ar availai tziyon ee yerushalayim.

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