Dr. Colvin extended the length and quality of my life through mitral valve repair just five weeks ago. I saw him last Tuesday March 4 for a post-op follow up - he seemed as energetic and outgoing as ever. Then he died just four days later!
Thank you Dr. Colvin, from us all. You will live on in the minds - and hearts- of those to whom you have given longer and stronger lives.
My prayers and thoughts are with his whole family.
Linda Piacentini
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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...
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... [MORE]
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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