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Mark Gladstein Obituary

Gladstein, Mark O., M.D. Of Prospect, Kentucky, died on December 30, 2018 after a brief illness at age 78. A native Louisvillian, he graduated from Atherton High School. He attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and thereafter earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He subsequently performed his residency at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Following his education, Dr. Gladstein proudly served his country as a Captain and physician in the United States Air Force. Dr. Gladstein entered private practice in Louisville where he served the community as an orthopedic surgeon for nearly 40 years. He loved all aspects of practicing medicine, especially caring for his patients. His study of medicine was a lifelong passion so his patients received the best possible care. He belonged to both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, for which he served as a board examiner for 15 years. In his spare time he was an avid golfer and cherished spending time with his family. Dr. Gladstein was a proud member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the Temple, Standard Country Club, and the Frank E. Stinchfield Society. Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Rolla Herman Gladstein; his daughter, Pamela Sole (Marc) of New York, NY; his son, Seth (Heather) Gladstein of Prospect; and four adored grandchildren, Annabelle and Lucy Sole, and Levi and Judah Gladstein. Dr. Gladstein's family would like to extend our appreciation to Dr. Jane Cornett and the entire staff at Louisville Episcopal Church Home who cared for Mark during his final days. The funeral will be held at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to JCC New Building Fund, In Memory of Dr. Mark Gladstein, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205. May his memory be for a blessing.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 2, 2019.

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Twanya Jackson

January 7, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and peace.

January 6, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Gladstein as a medical consult on my legal cases. He was an amazing talent, and I could always count on him to provide a candid assessment of the medical issues at hand. My sincere condolences to his family. I will miss working with him.

Greg Smith

J. Bruce Miller

January 5, 2019

I was saddened to learn of Mark's passing. We grew up together and matriculated through high school in tandem. Mark was always a very bright and engaging guy -- who I remembered (as a kid) had a wonderful baseball card collection (as did I). We used to 'trade 'em.

Mark went on to have a marvelous career and make a significant contribution to medical science and our community. It was an honor to have known him and my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Alan Zukof

January 4, 2019

Condolences to the family. My dad and Mark were med school classmates -- both gone now. Baruch Dayan Ha'emet.

Jamie Clayton

January 4, 2019

To the family of Dr. Gladstein,May the peace of God give you strength and wonderful memories. The Gladstein family gave a great amount of joy to my grandmother ( Ruth Jackson). Your family is in my prayers.

Peace be with you, Jamie Clayton ( Ruth's granddaughter)
Atlanta GA

Leo Nathanson

January 4, 2019

To the family of Dr. Mark Gladstein, I'm 65 years old and a past patient of Dr. Gladstein. You can imagine with the condition of health care in this country, how many doctors I have seen in my 65 years. By now, I'm sure you've heard this many times, but Mark was absolutely one of the kindest, most capable, straight talking, best doctors I have ever known. The world is a better place for him passing through it. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Rosemary Orr

January 3, 2019

Dr. Gladstein performed three of my back surgeries and was the most wonderful doctor I have ever had. He will be missed by many.

Jo Heim-Craig

January 3, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear about Dr. Gladstein's passing. He was my mother's surgeon. He was so good to her. Two fake hips and two fake knees. He made my mom the bionic woman. My sympathy to all who knew this great man!

January 2, 2019

My condolences to family of Mr. Gladstein. May the words at Isaiah 57:15 bring you comfort in your time of mourning.

VG

January 2, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mark. May the cherished memories you have of your dear one help sustain you at this time. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40.

A D

January 2, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

Lynn

January 2, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.Make God your stronghold during this difficult time .

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