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STEVEN SEDLIS Obituary

SEDLIS--Steven Paul, MD,

Chief of Cardiology at the Manhattan VA Medical Center and Professor of Medicine at NYU, died at home on January 21, 2018. Steven was born on February 9, 1952 in Brooklyn. His parents, Alexander and Emilia were physicians and survivors of the Vilna Ghetto. He is survived by his wife Melissa, brother Daniel, daughters Betsy, Jenny, and Julie, sons-in-law Jeb and Ben, grandchildren William, Emilia and Zoe, niece Lucy, mother-in-law Irene, Aunt Joanna, cousins Wanda, Anya, James, Jared, and Aaron. Steven graduated Bronx Science (1969), St. John's College cum laude (1973), NYU Medical School Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) (1977), Residency Bellevue Hospital (1980), and Fellowship Washington University (1984). Steven loved taking care of his grandchildren, teaching his fellows, listening to WQXR, riding CitiBikes, and was passionate about social justice. Funeral will be held at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel at 10am, Thursday, January 25.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 23, 2018.

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Julius Spohn

January 17, 2025

May he REST IN PEACE. He was a good, kind, caring, man and a Great Cardiologist. I worked under him for 10 years as a Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at the Manhattan Veteran's Hospital. He was also my personal Cardiologist.

Julius J. Spohn

January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023. I think of Doctor Sedlis often. He was a good man. Besides being a great medical doctor he was also a good, kind, caring, human being. I was a Nurse worked in the Cardiac Cath/Medical Care Unit at the Manhattan VA Hospital and interacted with Dr. Sedlis on an almost daily basis. For many years he was my own personal cardiologist. Many of the times I would sit and visit with him he would also ask me how was I doing and about things going on my my own life. I always found it so amazing that he took time out of his busy schedule to think about me and my life. He was a wonderful human being and is missed by many. May he Rest In Peace.

Julius John Spohn

January 17, 2020

I think of Dr. Sedlis quite often. He was a great doctor and counselor on many occasions. He always tried to "lift me up" at the meetings I had with him. He always had that "personal" approach with all of his patients. I always felt much safer with my heart condition when he was my doctor. May he Rest In Peace.

Mitchell Schranz

January 30, 2018

Doctor Sedlis and I met when I was unexpectedly admitted to the Manhattan VA for major surgery, a heart valve replacement. Dr. Sedlis showed genuine concern for my situation, and he was a calming presence throughout this ordeal. After several months of ups and down, I could sense his happiness when he told me I was well enough to fly back home to my family in Asia. He was a compassionate physician, a caring spirit, and a gentleman. His memory will ve a blessing to me and to countless others.

T Modarressi, M.D.

January 29, 2018

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Sedlis. He was a phenomenally engaging lecturer and a tremendous educator, including during an interventional rotation I spent with him as a fourth-year medical student. I looked up to him for his compassionate care of patients and the humility and dignity with which he approached his work. His tireless efforts in advocating for my career changed my life. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and students.

Alexander Aizman

January 28, 2018

I met Dr Sedlis during my one-on-one NYU Medical School interview in late 1995. He took a chance on a young, poor Jewish refugee from the USSR, and thanks to him I got accepted into NYU, and later became a surgeon. His decision has changed my life and also many lives whom I have had the privilege of helping. I will always remember him with the deepest gratitude and respect. Alav Ha-sholom.
Alexander Aizman, MD

Michael Farkouh

January 28, 2018

Steve and family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget his kindness and concern for the students and trainees. As a colleague, I looked up to him because he always believed in the mission above his own personal interests. His passing is a tremendous loss to the Cardiology community. He was a humble man with great compassion for others- he truly was one of a kind.

January 26, 2018

To the family of our Dear Dr Sedlis My husband has been a patient of his since 2005 after My husbands Heart attack & stents & with his soft spoken voice calmed down a very scared & nervous wife.He was always there for us & was very good to my husband.Our prayers & heartfelt sympathy go out your family & know that he will be missed & remembered with Love,Respect & Gratitue. Peter & Maria Marsala

Jim Berrettini

January 26, 2018

Melissa,

So saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I looked forward to alumni events with him, and always found him kind, generous, and perceptive. My deepest condolences.

Ann Michel

January 26, 2018

Dear dear Steven. To have known you has enriched my life. To have known you for so much of my life has been a gift. You are one of those whose presence enhanced the small worlds of those who had the good fortune to actually know you, and the larger world as well. You made a difference. For the better. With much love,

David Cheng

January 25, 2018

Still remember him teaching us how to read the EKGs when we rotated with him at the VA. He is and will continue to be missed. His legacy lives on through the many of us.

Vincent Santillo

January 25, 2018

Dr. Sedlis was the attending on service when I was in the CCU at Bellevue the second month of my intern year. We had such a memorable conversation on my career goals. From that point on, it was a pleasure to bump into each other while in the hospital. My deepest condolences to family grieving his loss. God bless.

Julius J. Spohn

January 24, 2018

May Dr. Sedlis REST IN PEACE. I worked under Dr. Sedlis for over 10 years in the CCU (Cardiac Care Unit at the Manhattan VA Hospital. He was also my cardiologist. He inserted a stent in me in 2014 and did an ablation on me in 1215. When I had to retire after the second heart attack in 2014 and when I would visit him for follow-up visits he would sit there afterwards and counsel me and give me encouraging remarks. He was one of a kind. He was/is loved by all of the staff who worked with and for him for many, many, years. God Bless him and May he Rest In Peace. My condolances to his family and friends.

Calvin Eng

January 23, 2018

It was a privilege to have worked with Steve for over 25 years. Despite working at different institutions, he was a respected colleague who evolved to be a trusted friend. Always positive, his motto was just say yes in accepting transfers of patients to his care. I am very saddened and will miss my friend greatly. My sincere condolences to the family.

G B John Mancini

January 23, 2018

Steve was such an encouraging collaborator, friend and mentor. I will miss him very much. Sincerest condolences to all lucky enough to have known him.

Marie Schmitt

January 23, 2018

My husband Frank Schmitt worked for Steve for years. When he became ill & ultimately died Steve was there every step of the way. We are all diminished by his loss. May his memory be a comfort to you

William Boden

January 23, 2018

Steve was one of my closest colleagues within VA and it was a privilege to work with him in a variety of clinical research collaborations. I cherished his thoughtful and principled approach to all he did and undertook in the spirit of better defining scientific truth. He will be greatly missed not only for his many professional contributions, but much more for who he was as a person and a friend

William Weintraub

January 23, 2018

I have had the great good fortune to know Steve as a colleague for some 20 years. He will live on with all of us and through us. May his memory be a blessing.

Jim Tourtelott

January 23, 2018

There are no words, Melissa, that can convey how dear that man was and is.

January 23, 2018

I have warm and affectionate memories of the Sedlis family - since first meeting Mila at Bellevue and seeing her children thrive. We are deeply saddened to hear of Steven's passing. With heartfelt condolences,
Raphael David, M.D.

Shirley Selkin

January 22, 2018

Dearest Jenny, My deepest sympathy to you, Ben, Emilia, your mother and all your family on the tragic loss of your precious father. He was such a distinguished and great man and most of all- your loving father.Our family holds you in our hearts and send prayers for your grieving. You are always Serena's very close friend so we are sad too. Love to you from me and my family

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