John Mullan Obituary

Prayers and support go out to the Mullan Family. I was a patient of Dr. Mullan's at the age of 17 in 1973. He treated me with such respect and caring. He always spoke directly to me, never deferring only to my parents in making decisions. He had such a generous, caring disposition and a wonderful sense of humor. He was able to make me laugh during an extremely difficult time for me and my family. John (Sean) Mullan leaves a legacy of grateful people: his patients, his friends, his students and his family. What a wonderful man. We will never forget him.

I had the honor of meeting this great Dr.in the early eighties.I was a patient who was referred to him because other neurologists couldn't diagnose my problem but thought I had MS.I was in my early thirties a father of three and was beside myself.Once I met this fine gentleman and great doctor whose compassion made feel at ease right away.Even though he had such a high position at the hospitall due to my request he stayed on as my doctor even though through the initial testing it was found that surgery would not be required.He suggested I shouldsee one of the highly qualified neurologists at the hospital.But as I stated at my request he stayed on with me through all the tests until my problem was diagnosed.Now some thirty so e years I'm still thinking of that great Dr.that helped me through that rough time.

My prayers to the family of Dr. Mullan, the doctor who saved my life and made me a better person. He was the most thoughtful, compassionate and loving person. He was the essence of the word "Gentle Man".

Our son, Will, was diagnosed with a grade 3 astrocytoma in the mid-80's shortly after he graduated from College. We were extremely fortunate to have had Dr. Mullan perform surgery on him. We will never forget the care which Dr. Mullan provided Will, his calm demeanor when we were in a state of panic, and his compassion. Thanks to this wonderful surgeeon we still have our son. Please accet our sincere condolences to the Mullan family.
the Ross Firestone family

Sean Mullan operated on my husband for an AVM in 1990. During the operation there was a bleed and my husband lost 27 pints of blood. Several doctors said that "only Mullan could have pulled this off" and I truly believe this. My husband was able to live a fairly normal life and see our children grow. My husband kept in touch with with doctor Mullan occasionally over the years. His talent and expertise as a surgeon were surpassed only by his compassion and care for his patients and their families. He will be missed.

Sean Mullan was a good friend of the mexican neurosurgery, we received a great help from him at the time of the 10th International Congress of Neurological Surgery that took place in Acapulco, October 1993. He rested in peace.
Prof. Fernando Rueda
Secretary 10Th International Congress.

Sean we were lucky to have known you! You made the world a better place and changed the lives of so many with your skill, compassion and dedication!

My name is Tim Fitzgibbons and Dr. Mullan operated on me in 1988. Ill never forget his amazing way of letting me know that everything would be ok! I've must of told my story a thousand times and never once had it been told without my intense admiration and thanks to Dr.Mullan. I and my family extend our deepest sympathy and condolances to the Mullan family. Dr.Mullan changed my life and I will never forget him. May God bless him and all of his family.

Dr. Mullan saved my late brother in 1990 when his AVM surgery hit a "snag" due to a hemorrhage on the table. 15 hours in total he and his team saved David and gave him 25 more years. While Dr. Mullen had a high position, we saw a real person who cared about his patients and their families too. Thank you Dr Mullan for all you have done. Now you are "on call" beyond U of C, - - Lon Rovner