Submitted by Howard W. Phillips, Mar 14, 2008 18:13
Dr. Colvin replaced my aortic valve in 2001 minimally invasively. My recovery was rapid and complete. We bonded immediately through our common love of sushi and sashimi. Imagine a great man such as Dr. Colvin taking the time from his busy schedule to go into his small cafeteria and slice a large piece of freshly caught tina with his own hands and wrap and give it to me. My wife Carol found a fine Japanese knife which we gave Steve which he greatly appreciated.Dr. Colvin will be sorely missed but the many physicians he trained including Dr. Galloway will continue his tradition. Howard Phillips New York and Sarasota FL.
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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...
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... [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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