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Dr. Stephen Colvin, 64, Cardiac Pioneer

Submitted by ann morrissey rombone, Mar 11, 2008 20:26

The above was the date of my mitral valve replacement. In December 2002, I met Dr. Colvin for the first time. I was terrified and angry and made my feelings known to him. He listened...really listened...and was exceptionally kind, articulate and compassionate.Dr. Colvin answered every one of my questions as well as posing others that he also answered.The successful procedure added time and quality to my life. I have been praying for his soul since I heard the unwelcome news. Using these parts of a wonderful prayer will help me describe what Dr. Colvin was able to do for others...Where there is despair,hope;where there is doubt,faith;where there is sadness,joy; For it is in giving that we receive.

My condolences and prayers to his family.....from a thankful patient


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I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Colvin's passing. He was a gifted surgeon and magnificent human being. He... [MORE]

Deborah Nessenzia 

Sep 28, 2008 10:21

Dr. Colvin performed mitral valve repair on my daughter in 2005 and give her a new life. Her leak was... [MORE]

Natasha 

Sep 11, 2008 14:01

I met Dr. Colvin about ten years ago when he performed open heart surgery on my new born. I've always... [MORE]

Lashanta Thomas 

Sep 3, 2008 02:27

I was deeply saddened upon hearing of the sudden passing of Dr. Colvin. He repaired my son's congenital heart defects(ASD/VSD).... [MORE]

Demetra 

Jul 31, 2008 23:59

I am a survivor of 5 open heart surgeries and Dr. Colvin has worked on my last 2. I have... [MORE]

Susan Cardillo 

May 8, 2008 12:07

Having learned of his passing only a few days ago I was shocked. I consider myself most fortunate to have... [MORE]

Michael Mistretta 

Mar 24, 2008 16:56

Dr. Colvin was truly a blessing. He saved my mother's life and I truly thank him for everything he has... [MORE]

Michiko Williamson 

Mar 18, 2008 16:14

I was saddened to hear of Dr. Colvin's passing.. When I met him I immediately knew I was in good... [MORE]

Camille DiIuglio 

Mar 16, 2008 23:25

My mother had severe aortic stenosis and needed to have the valve replaced in 2006. Her doctors were affiliated with... [MORE]

Jim Hoops 

Mar 15, 2008 09:34

My husband had an aneurism on his aortic valve. He was 34 and I was 30, as you can imagine... [MORE]

Maria Quinn 

Mar 14, 2008 19:18

Dr. Colvin replaced my aortic valve in 2001 minimally invasively. My recovery was rapid and complete. We bonded immediately through... [MORE]

Howard W. Phillips 

Mar 14, 2008 18:13

I was very saddened to hear about the loss of Dr. Colvin. He was a wonderful person and a real... [MORE]

Joel Hornstein 

Mar 14, 2008 09:58

Dr Colvin replaced my Aortic Valve and repaired my Mitral Valve in July, 2006. Today I heard of his premature... [MORE]

Mandell Dalis 

Mar 13, 2008 21:44

I knew Stephen when I was a cardiology fellow at NYU. He was a great surgeon. I was shocked to... [MORE]

charles miceli 

Mar 13, 2008 17:49

To Mrs. Colvin and the entire Colvin Family; and to his amazing office at NYU Medical Center Since God himself... [MORE]

Irwin Graulich 

Mar 13, 2008 17:24

Mrs Colvin, I couldn't believe the phone I received today at work from my wife Linda after she had called his... [MORE]

Bino 

Mar 13, 2008 15:23

Dr. Colvin extended the length and quality of my life through mitral valve repair just five weeks ago. I saw... [MORE]

Linda Piacentini 

Mar 13, 2008 14:53

Peter would not be here today without Dr. Colvin. [MORE]

Family of Peter Campanella 

Mar 13, 2008 11:36

I will never forget the first time I went to see Dr. Colvin: I read about him on the internet... [MORE]

Jeffrey Bernstein 

Mar 12, 2008 22:47

Dr. Colvin just saved my life. A few weeks ago I met Dr. Colvin for the first time. He examined... [MORE]

Ricardo Rodrigueq 

Mar 12, 2008 13:31

in 2006 Dr. Colvin worked his magic on my husband, Brian, and saved his life. Why do the good people... [MORE]

Linda Sheahan 

Mar 12, 2008 10:53

Christmas 2003 found me in Dr. Colvin's operating room undergoing mitral valve repair. I found it hard to believe I... [MORE]

Hugh Brownstone 

Mar 12, 2008 08:16

Our 1st baby Chelsea was born in Jan. 1988 with a rare condition, Transposition of the great vessels. As terrified... [MORE]

Randy and Dini Schild 

Mar 15, 2008 19:25

Dr. Colvin was a life saver and a life giver. When my son needed valve replacement( 5/20/07) at 18 years... [MORE]

vicki hochman 

Mar 11, 2008 20:35

The above was the date of my mitral valve replacement. In December 2002, I met Dr. Colvin for the first...

ann morrissey rombone 

Mar 11, 2008 20:26

Thank you and bless you, Dr. Colvin: You were a man of passion for and dedication to your life-saving craft.... [MORE]

Frank Ribaudo 

Mar 11, 2008 19:13

Our daughter, Alexa, was born 1/1/97 with Down Syndrome and multiple health problems. Her heart posed the greatest challenges. With... [MORE]

Louis and Diana De Angelis 

Mar 14, 2008 11:58

Dr colvin was a great man ireally miss him he gave me hope when he gave my son a second... [MORE]

Elsa siddiqui 

Mar 23, 2008 11:08

God Blessed us with Dr. Colvin. THe sweetest, most caring doctor in the world. He saved my husbands life 3 years... [MORE]

shannon weber 

Mar 24, 2008 19:21

Dr. Colvin will be sorely missed by our family. He found a special place in our hearts when he operated... [MORE]

esther drezdner 

Mar 11, 2008 17:34

As a patirnt of Doctor Colvin, I can only agree with the assesment that he was larger than life. After... [MORE]

Lolis N. Krassner 

Mar 11, 2008 13:10

Dr. Colvin was an outstanding surgeon who organized the cardiac surgery department at NYU Medical Center. He performed two by-pass... [MORE]

William Gimello 

Mar 11, 2008 20:32

Dr. Colvin performed aortic valve replacement surgery on my then 84 years old mother 2 years ago this month. Without... [MORE]

shelley protovin 

Mar 10, 2008 20:50

I was at work when my mom called mt and told me that Dr. Colvin had died. I was shocked... [MORE]

Demesha 

Mar 10, 2008 19:49

When I was diagnosed as needing heart surgery, Dr. Colvin did minimal invasive surgery. Prior to surgery he explained the... [MORE]

Carol Ann Matarazzo 

Mar 10, 2008 10:55

Dr. Colvin was highly respected by all of the other doctors & nurses and as a nurse, I had the... [MORE]

a nurse 

Mar 11, 2008 00:31

God has a healthy heart because he has the BEST heart surgeon with him I am so going to miss... [MORE]

Ann Rodriguez 

Mar 13, 2008 21:01

I was in shock to discover Steve Colvins passing. The world has suffered a great loss. He was truly an... [MORE]

Ken Cadmus 

Mar 23, 2008 08:21

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