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LeRoy Graham
April 6, 2024
A great physician and leader with whom I was proud to serve on the ACCP Board of Regentd.
Reed Phillips
April 5, 2024
I remember Phil So well, I was just thinking of him the other day scanning some old stuff in my medical career. He was a great person, and I will always remember him.
Allan Silverman
January 20, 2024
Phil was my classmate at Columbia University. We took calculus together and going into the final , I was flunking and Phil was a master at it. Friday, before the final on Monday , I was on the phone with Phil getting a complete summary of Calculus of the previous 4 months. I passed with a B-, thanks completely to Phil.
Reed Phillips MD
April 6, 2019
I remember Philip so well. He was in my medical school graduating class of 1973, we took are internship and residencies together, and we both went into private practice on Long Island, he into pulmonology and I into medical oncology. He was a great physician well loved by his patients and his colleagues, and we sometimes worked on cases together. I will always remember him. He was the best.
Claudine Dugan
April 5, 2019
To Dr. Marcus family...I still think of him often, and frequently tell stories about what a fabulous doctor and man he was, how kind of lovely he was with my infant son Tim (who so now 10). And I always make people laugh with my imitation of him when he would sit me down in his office after some asthma tests (esp. when I was being a delinquent and non-medication compliant patient), look at me with that deadpan look, and announce, Ya breathing STINKS! I suppose nothing to laugh at for a normal person, but he cracked me up every time. I really miss him. I hope youre all doing well and have found some measure of peace.
CK Biernan
November 18, 2017
Hard to believe it is over five years since Phil's passing. Life marches on without him! Life is Unfair!
Marsha Tarih
November 22, 2014
I saw Dr. Marcus, as he was highly recommended. He was warm and wonderful and added humor to the visit! I will never forget him. Gone much to soon.
Cathy Powers
November 2, 2013
You were the best, I admired you so. May You rest in God's loving arms. You helped so many. Prayers for your wonderful giving spirit of life and for your family.
Cathy Powers
November 2, 2013
You were the best, I admired you so. May You rest in God's loving arms. You helped so many. Prayers for your wonderful giving spirit of life and for your family.
January 24, 2013
I worked with Dr Marcus on projects and education for asthma. He was kind man, who loved his family very much. I am shocked and saddened. He will be missed. Michele from Schering-plough
peggy semple
October 15, 2012
It was such a shock finding out this most wonderful man and doctor has passed away. my daughter who will be 21 in November was his patient since she was 2 years old. This wonderful Doctor who was coming home from vacation got the call my daughter was in emergency room and they wanted to operate on her lung.He came from the airport after a very long flight and stopped them he said "give me 2 days and they will not have to operate".God bless him he saw us through 7 days in intensive care and I brought my 7 year old home with everything she was born with.My daughter Carly was always thrilled to go see "her" Doctor Marcus. the angels brought that great man right up to heaven prayers are with his family. many thanks.
Margaret/Peggy Bender
July 31, 2012
It is a very sad day hearing the loss of a brilliant doctor. I was sent to Dr. Marcus by Dr. Sharon Markivics. While perhaps Dr. Marcus was all business, the mention of his grandchildren would change his facial expression immediately. May he be with God, in peace, and pain free. May his family be watched over by God, and a personal thank you to his family for sharing him where he was needed. His staff is superb and I hope they will have some peace in the future
Linda Arpino
June 16, 2012
I've been a patient of Dr Marcus since the 1980's. I was shocked when I heard the news of his passing from my rheumatoid dr. Dr Marcus was the BEST. He will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren and his coworkers at Nassau Chest Pulmonary.
Reed Phillips MD
June 14, 2012
Dr. Marcus and I had worked on medical cases together. He was also my classmate in the 1973 class of Downstate Medical Center. We also did our internship and residency together at Long Island Jewish Hospital. I will miss him.
Reed E. Phillips, MD
Medical Oncologist
Robert Blume
May 27, 2012
I was saddened to hear of Phil's passing. I was his intern in 1974. He was a great teacher and clinician. I also knew him as an attending physician when I was doing my pulmonary fellowship. He loved to eat and would tell me about his bowl of ice cream every night - he would have a very modest lunch to compensate. Over the years when I saw his photo in various publications for which he wrote articles, I would smile and remember Phil and the fun we had together treating patients and learning medicine - yes it was fun. I will miss him. His wife and family should take solace in how many people he positively affected during his life. G-d bless him.
Gina Marie
May 24, 2012
Words cannot express the respect I had for this man and the utmost trust to take care of my chronic pulmonary problems. I was referred to him to rule out a hilar mass over 10 years ago that never existed in the first place. His confidence and true dedication was so obvious that at that moment in time it was more than clear, he was now my doctor and the best of the best. "Thank you for being you Dr. Marcus aka Dr. Miracle...You are so missed"...Prayers and love to his family, medical family/colleagues and all of us who were blessed to be treated and healed by him. Comparable to none! Sleep with the angels in peace...
Joan Lazaunik
May 23, 2012
The world has lost such a gentle soul. Dr. Marcus worked miracles with my daughter's health. Coming to him after months in intensive care and rehab still undiagnosed and walking around with an oxygen tank at age 19, he was able to gain our trust and respect and work to get my daughter breathing without oxygen. He was always honest about her prognosis without being grim. We loved how he was a realist. He would always say "well, you are no better, but you are no worse-I'll take it" He cared, and it showed. He always went the extra steps, he worked with our other Doctors and never complained about all the paperwork her case generated. He was truly the best. I hope that reading how he touch the lives of his patients brings you some comfort. Our deepest sympathies to your entire family during this trying time. Please know that he will never be forgotten. Kelly's mom
Brittany Hyde
May 22, 2012
Dr. Marcus was my Dr for almost twenty years. I have been going to Dr. Marcus since I was four years old when he saved my life from an Asthma attack. As a child I remember Dr. Marcus always being a calm and reassuring presence that always could lighten the mood of the seriousness of the disease I had. Thanks to Dr. Marcus I never had to be hospitalized for Asthma again. I saw Dr. Marcus in February when I went for my 6th month check up. During my visit I asked him “How does it look” he responded “Its not too bad, but it's also not too good”. Today my asthma is now back under control, and I was very excited to share this with him tomorrow for my 3 month checkup, until I got a letter in the mail explaining that he wouldn't be in during those office hours. I didn't think anything of it, and called up to reschedule. That is when I learned of his passing. He was an incredible Dr, and my Heart goes out to his wife, children, and grandchildren along with all his patients. He will be greatly missed.
Angela Lozito
May 15, 2012
Dr. Marcus was my Doctor for more than 20 years. He will always have a special place in my heart. He will be missed tremendously, and after finding out about his passing, I have been deeply saddened. May he rest in peace, he was such a kind, wonderful, honest man. My condolences to his family. My twice a year office visits will never be the same :(
May 14, 2012
When I pull into my office parking spot-I automatically look to see if "Doctor Phil" is next to me. It is very hard to realize I'll never see his Mercedes there again. Even as busy as he always seemed, he would take time to call me down to his office for that last minute financial item that required his or RO's signature. I learned to give him the "facts and just the facts" then he would make an informed decision-and off I'd go to complete his financial planning task. I can not tell if he had a premonition of his fate-about two weeks before they went to Paris-he told me: "take care of my family!" Even to the end he was a great husband and father / grandfather. I'll miss him like everyone else. Doug Hyer his financial advisor in Great Neck.
May 3, 2012
What a loss! Phil was an invaluable colleague and irreplaceable consultant in the teaching of medical pharmacology at Stony Brook. My condolences to his wife and family.
-Paul A. Fisher, Professor and Vice-Chair, Dept. of Pharm. Sci., Stony Brook
Kathleen Perry
May 2, 2012
I just received a call from the billing office and said I needed to make an appointment with Dr.Marcus, I was told, I didn't know my Doctor had passed. He was my Pulmonologist for 19 years and my heart goes out to His family, associates, co workers and friends and fellow patients. He was a Kind Dedicated Doctor who always took the time to listen. I will truly miss him. Kathleen N. Perry RN and patient.
Dr. Suhash Patel
April 30, 2012
We lost an extraordinary man, physician and most importantly an educator. My condolences to the family. He was a brilliant teacher and the NYCOM community will certainly miss him.
April 27, 2012
April 27, 2012
My husband, Dr Phillip Steiner, and I were very saddened to learn of Dr. Marcus' death. He was a fine and considerate physician and a gentleman, to which I can attest as a patient of his. As a physician myself I respected these qualities in him and particularly appreciated his clinical acumen. My husband and I send our condolences to his family and staff.
Johanna Pindyck Steiner
Liz Gleason
April 27, 2012
My heart breaks for the loss of a truly brillant ,warm and professional gentleman as Dr Marcus.I met Dr.Marcus 31 years ago in the ER of North Shore Hospital during the pregnancy of my first daughter during a severe asthma attack.His dilgence, expertise and gentle nature made all the difference at a very difficult time. He continued through the years to be devoted to my health and would always be tenacious when health difficulties occurred. The trust and respect I have for him is unyielding.Thank you to all the Marcus family for sharing such a remarkable man. With deepest sympathy.
April 26, 2012
I lost an extraordinary teacher,scholar,analyst, physian,leader,and a great human being.He will be remebered for the rest of my life.
Claudine Dugan
April 25, 2012
To Dr. Marcus' family, please accept my sympathy and condolences. To say he will be missed is a sore understatement. You are all in my thoughts. Dr. Marcus was my pulmonologist for over 10 years. Not only was he a wonderful doctor who helped me get my asthma under control for the first time in my life, but he was also a kind and gentle man. When my son Tim was an infant, he started seeing Dr. Marcus for breathing concerns as well. When Dr. Marcus held Tim for the first time, I was stunned at the playfulness and sweetness that he showed. He was an extremely busy man, but he always took the time to play with Tim, show him his little animals, do silly voices...and Tim responded to him with such happiness and joy. I always appreciated the way Dr. Marcus never spoke down to me, and always made me feel like a true partner in my own health care. He'd do the necessary tests, share the results with me, and then say, "What do YOU think we should do?" I've never had a doctor respect my opinion in such a way. He was a wonderful man, and I already miss him very much.
Ingrid Bloomfield
April 22, 2012
My husband (Art Krieger) and I send our heartfelf sympathy to the family of Dr. Philip Marcus and the the doctors and staff at Nassau Chest Physicians. We both had the opportunity to work with him at St. Francis. He was dedicated to his patients and was a pleasure to work with.
Annette Ferebee
April 20, 2012
The American Public Health Association sends its condolences to the Marcus family. Dr. Marcus was a member since 1999 and played an instrumental role in our continuing medical education program.
shannon
April 20, 2012
dr.marcus was a great doctor. he always took great care of me and my family.. i dont understand why things like this happen..this man dedicated his life to helping others.. its such a sad day.
April 18, 2012
I worked for Dr Marcus for 23 years. He really cared about his patients. He loved everything he did. His children and grandchildren made him so happy. His face would light up when we talked about them or they came to visit him. I was truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work for him and with him. I will miss him, May he rest in peace! Sharon (North Merrick, NY)
Susan Sineo-Riker
April 18, 2012
My Dad had open heart surgery on Christmas Eve at St Francis, and had been treated by Dr. Marcus for pulmonary issues since that time. To say that our family adored Dr Marcus would be an understatement! He was a kind, caring & compassionate Dr. that calmed our fears during a very difficult time. Our deepest condolences are with his wife and family at their time of sorrow, and to all of his colleagues, staff and friends. He will be sorely missed. The Riker family
Nancy Hamel
April 16, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Marcus family. I was a new patient of Dr Marcus & he diagnosed my problem & helped me to feel better. He reassured me & told me not to worry you will be fine. He took the fear I had away & gave me peace of mind. He was a caring & compassionate man. Some doctors just don't take the time to treat their patients as a whole and he did. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family.
richard boord
April 16, 2012
my deepest condolences go out to dr,marcus and his family. i was a patient of his for around twenty years and just saw him recently at his office. he was a great doctor and a very nice person.
Brian Malone
April 16, 2012
My condolences to the entire Marcus family. Dr Marcus taught most of the undergraduate and graduate therapeutics or pulmonology courses in the mid to late 70's at Saint John's University, College of Pharmacy. Being a pharmacist and physician, he was an excellent Adjunct Professor, sharing all his real-time office and hospital clinical challenges with us. He was one of the best teachers I have ever had. I have had the opportunity to bump into him several times over the years at conferences. In addition to an excellent clinician, he was always a perfect gentleman who will be missed by the thousands of lives he has touched.
God bless, Brian R. Malone
Brian R. Malone, B.S., M.S., R.Ph
Director of Pharmaceutical Services
Winthrop-University Hospital
Mineola, New York 11501
Adjunct Professor
Saint John's University
College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions
Jamaica, New York 11439
jim hilepo
April 16, 2012
Dr.Marcus was a wonderful mentor, colleague and friend. Myself as a physician who had the privilege of learning from him, caring for patients with him, and knowing him for twenty years, with my wife who worked with him as a nurse over the years, we will miss you dearly..Our condolences to the Marcus family and the wonderful physicians and staff at Nassau Chest Physicians...Jim and Patrice Hilepo
April 14, 2012
My condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and patients of Philip Marcus. He will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathies.
Caroline Owen, Boston, MA
April 14, 2012
April 14,2012
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our Dr. Marcus. I always felt safe knowing I was under his care. We will truly miss him.
Peter & Diane Amsterdam, Westbury, NY
April 13, 2012
As a pharmaceutical representative that knew Dr.Marcus for ten years, I am so sorry for this great loss, what a wonderful person and teacher, Mrs.Rovena, my prayers are with you and your family! God Bless, Amy
ronald cohn
April 13, 2012
To Rovena and family, and to all of us,
The passing of Phil Marcus leaves the world just a little sadder. Phil was a gentle soul, a superb physician, and a dear friend. His memory will live with us forever.
Rita and Ron Cohn and family
saverio giordano
April 13, 2012
Phil was a champion for patients with lung diseases. He has given back to his profession and helped many involved in respiratory care.
Our prayers are with Rovena and family
S.P. Giordano RRT FAARC
CEO American Association Association for Respiratory Care
Brooke Tredwell
April 13, 2012
Our hearts ache for Phil's family as they suffer this unexpected loss. We will be forever grateful having known him.
Ester Kandova -OMS4
April 13, 2012
Dr. Marcus is the best of the best. He is truly my favorite clinical doctor that I've encountered in my medical career at NYCOM. Tears filled my eyes when I learned he passed away. I can still see his slides and hear his passionate voice in my mind. May he rest in peace and continue to be an inspiration to all.
Jean Holdeman
April 12, 2012
Rovena and family, I am so sorry for the loss you have suffered, Phil was a wonderful person who will be truly missed by all whose lives he touched, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Jean
Jesse Hatgis, OMS IV NYCOM
April 12, 2012
Dr. Marcus was loved by all at NYCOM. His teachings were performed with a perfect blend of knowledge, humor and humility. A year ago, I had the privilege of conversing with him at a pharmaceutical dinner, and we had one of the most thought provoking conversations I have ever had, spanning the topics of religion, spirituality, and medicine, of course. He was truly a wonderful man, and it is a shame that so many people in the future will miss out on having the opportunity to be in his presence.
LeRoy Graham
April 12, 2012
Phil was an incredIble mentor, colleague and friend. My wife and I enjoyed the time we spent with Rovena and Phil at the leadership meetings of the American College of Chest Physicians. He was a true leader and a passionate clinician.
LeRoy M. Graham MD FCCP
NYCOM Student
April 12, 2012
To the family of the bereaved,
I am a NYCOM student and still shocked at the news. I didn't see anything posted by another student but from my heart to that of my peers, Dr. Marcus had a profound impact on our lives. There are very few teachers that leave an impact and I'm sure his legacy will live in our futures as well. Thank you Dr. Marcus for all your inspiration.
Donald Kent
April 12, 2012
Ironically, Ellen and I have just returned from Paris and were extremely saddened to learn of Phil's death. He meant so much to both of us as a friend, mentor and advisor. Our profound condolences to Rovena and entire family.
Donald L. Kent MD FACS
nycom student
April 12, 2012
you've helped train generations of physicians who will use this shared knowledge and dedication to patients in their own practices
FRANK CASTELLANO
April 12, 2012
I have been a patient of Dr Marcus since the early 80's. I had been to many doctors, but not one of them could diagnose my problem. I met with Dr Marcus and he immediately knew what the problem was and how to handle it. Unfortunately, my employer changed health insurance companies and Dr Marcus did not accept my new insurance. I had to find someone who did. I felt bad leaving but I had no other choice. Awhile later, I changed insurance carriers again, and this time he did participate in my plan. I immediately went back to his office. I have serious health issues, and I thank God for Dr Marcus. His staff was always helpful. He would go over and beyond to help in any way he could. He will be greatly missed. I am deeply saddened by his passing.
There will never be another Dr Marcus, he was one of a kind. My condolences to his family. He was truly the best.
R.I.P. Dr Marcus.
Sincerely, Frank Castellano
Riva Root
April 12, 2012
To the Marcus family, my deepest sympathy. He was a brilliant physican and I was blessed to be treated by him. What I loved most was to see the pictures of his beautiful family surrounded in his office.
Riva Root ( Melville, NY)
Jennifer Lesser
April 12, 2012
Dear Rovena, Mitchell, Brian, Alyssa, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this extremely difficult time. I will never forget Phil and his wonderful personality. I loved how he would just whip out his pocket comb and comb his hair. He was so funny and he will be deeply missed by all.
Janet Jerhada
April 12, 2012
To the Family of Dr. Marcus,
I am deeply saddened for your tremendous loss. I only had a short time to get to know him but he made me feel as if I had been part of his work family for so much longer. I have felt his presence here since Monday and truly believe his amazing spirit will always be with the staff he left behind. Their love for him was only surpassed by his great love for them. You are all in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Kush Dholakia
April 12, 2012
Dear Mrs. Marcus, Mitchell, Brian, Alyssa and family, We are shocked and deeply saddened.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Raj, Hema and Kush Dholakia
Pat Meyersfield
April 12, 2012
Rovena,Mitchell, Brian, Alyssa, and family,
I am so shocked and saddened. Please know that you are in my thoughts. I will miss Phil, my doctor and friend.
Pat (In CA until 4/22)
Sherri Levine-Graber
April 12, 2012
Dear Rovena. My true condolences to you and your entire family. What a tremendous loss!
April 12, 2012
I am extremely saddened to learn of the loss of such a model person and physician!
Howard M. Sklarek, MD
Southampton, NY
April 12, 2012
Brian, I'm sending you my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Sincerely, Andrea Halpern
Cindy Lynch
April 12, 2012
Dr. Phil was a wonderful person. He never hesitated to help out when asked. He welcomed us into his home and was so generous. He shared his life with a beautiful wife and 3 awesome kids who live in his spirit of generosity and kindness. His energy and experience always amazed us. He will be missed. R.I.P. Dr. Phil!!!!
April 12, 2012
Dear Rovena and family,
Our heart goes out to you at this shocking and tragic time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Nan & Ira Theodore
rita
April 11, 2012
Certain people you meet in life and you just like them. Phil was one of those people - likable, warm, friendly and fun to be with. He was our friend and he will be missed. He was the original "Dr. Phil" - one of a kind! Our sincerest condolences to the entire family, with fondest regards, rita & larry
Maria Glorioso
April 11, 2012
What a tremendous personal and professional loss to me and the RotaCare patients. Our heartfelt condolences to Rovena and family. There are no words to express our pain and sorrow. A man that left his foot print through out the many lives that he touched. May the love he left behind be your comfort.
Maria Glorioso,
RotaCare Clinic
Meryl Roitman
April 11, 2012
What a tremendous personal and professional loss. There are no words to adequately express my sympathy to Dr. Marcus's wonderful family of which he was so proud. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and patients. May the memory of such an exceptional man and physician be for a blessing.
Meryl Roitman
Joel Fromkin
April 11, 2012
I just called the office to set up an appointment and was brought to tears. What a tremendous loss. I never met a doctor that spent so much time and cared so much for his patients. You will be missed.
Dan and Chris Ouellette
April 11, 2012
Chris and I loved Phil and are deeply saddened by his passing. We will miss a great friend, and his patients will miss a wonderful doctor. We would like to share our deepest sympathies Rovena and the Marcus family.
Francine McLean
April 11, 2012
There are no words I can say to lessen your loss - but I can tell you what Dr Marcus Meant to me.
I am a long time patient of Dr Marcus - Since 1993, and I can tell you this
As a Doctor - he was the very best there is...there are at least 3 occasions when I know it was only his perseverance that kept me alive...the most memorable is when knowing I could no longer handle the amount of steroids I needed to keep breathing he went in search of something new and untried. Dr Marcus consulted with The Asthma Institute in Denver and came up with a plan to use Methotrexate for the first time to treat a patient for asthma (at least to my knowledge), I can say his passion , dedication and perseverance worked because I am here today as living proof of the caliber of physician he was.
As a man - you of course know him best but I would like to tell you what he meant to me - Dr Marcus went above and beyond being a doctor to me...often times he was the strict father figure making me fight to keep going and in one memory I treasure I woke in an ICU bed with him standing there holding my hand saying Francine there isn't any other patient I would be here with on Rosh Hashanah. To say that I feel as if I have lost so much more then a doctor or a friend or a family member is the only way I can tell you just how truly remarkable, and special, and absolutely one of a kind Dr. Marcus was.
I know I can't truly say to you the words I feel in my heart...please know you are in my prayers...and please know how much I will miss him.
Thank you for the many times over the last almost 20 years that he must have been called away from you, and you so graciously allowed him to go to take care of me.
Sincerely,
Francine A. McLean
Patient of the Massapequa office
Eileen Seegull
April 11, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, staff and patients of Dr. Philip Marcus.
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