In 2017 I had an incredibly unusual health scare. I didn't have a primary care physician, and called Dr. Alex Sherzer to make an appointment, based completely on his location, and proximity to my home. To my surprise and confusion Dr. Sherzer answered the phone. Not only did he answer his own phone but took the time and had the interest to ask about what exactly had happened to me. After a few minutes of conversation, he asked me if I could come in to see him at that very moment. I was bowled over. He took time with me from that moment on to listen and hear, he was thorough with his care, his work up and evaluations. He always took the time to carefully make his own informed decisions about my health and never left my treatment scattered in the hands of specialists. He was the truest and most dedicated primary care physician I have ever known.
In the last year of my mother's life, she had such complicated care that I took her to him, to coordinate and oversee her health from all angles. I only wish he could have started to see her sooner.
I am also a physician, a pediatrician, and we became colleagues and friends in addition to my relationship as his patient. I hope he felt the same.
I truly admired him for his intelligence, his altruism, and his skill.
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May the soul of Alex rest in peace. Amen. Our deepest condolences to his siblings and the entire family! He was such a kind man.
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From the 1st time I met Dr. Sherzer I knew he was one of a kind. A great Dr. and a good person.
I am a physician myself, and I trusted him with my medical care. I took my mom to him as well!
When he made the decision to go concierge I begrudgingly moved on to another PCP, but in the last couple months I have had some complicated health issues that I wanted to talk to him about, only to learn that he had died just a few months after my last visit!
I am shocked and heartbroken to hear this awful news. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
What a sad loss to his patients, the medical community and all who will miss his presence.
I consider myself truly lucky to have known Dr. Sherzer. As a Dr., as a peer and as a friend.
I pray his passing was a gentle transition of a beautiful soul and that his memory brings joy to those he has touched.
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Happy Heavenly Birthday Alex. I remember your baby smile ...that you never lost. Those smiling eyes ...like you knew something funny that we did not get! Right from the start...till now you still bring me to laughter and joy in fond memories. I love you bro. Your sister Lorraine Leah
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A few days ago, I found a letter Alex wrote on December 25, 2017, in which he thanked me for what support I could provide. Then he added, "It's interesting to ponder about the people with whom we interact and share our lives over the years. Sometimes I wonder if the amazing network of people and events that make up our lives doesn't have some higher meaning." Alex was always thinking, always stimulating others to think.
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Alex where do we go from here? I would ask you that. Your friends Sharon and Louis and Elvira visited me... they love you very much. Louis and Elvira talked about you visiting them in their village in the Philippines. That you wanted to live there. You together with Louis cleared the land and built a tennis court over looking a mountain and Louis has named the tennis court "Alex". Louis shared how you loved the simple life style and swore to come back. I asked Louis and Elvira if I could make that court on his property your final resting place. They agreed. I don't know the mechanics of that as yet, a date, the travel arrangements, other family members, life with it's twists and turns. One day I will carry you to the place you loved and gave you the most peace while we shared you on this earth. You gave us so much Alex. Hugs baby brother. Sis
In response to "When was the last time you spent time with Alex?"
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I miss you every day, your big smile your "Hey Sis", and quick wit. You left me with many gifts. I am grateful to you for them. Your patience with us all, Your unconditional love was boundless. I loved sharing with you my world of nature and your look of surprise, your eyes light up like you did when you were just a todler. I miss you Alex. You left us way too soon. Your sister Lorraine
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😢 How can this be??? Please tell us we’re dreaming…..My family in New Jersey always had Alex over our houses as he was our own family. I can’t believe it…. I kept calling him with no answer and we were always there for each other. I wish I was at the funeral 😢 but I thank God to have always been there with him for the 20 short years that he’s been in my life. I thank God he created such an angel, and that he was part of my life. Such a beautiful hearted man. We loved him so much!!! The most loving, the funniest, so smart, and the kindest hearted man! Always inspirational and motivated us all….. Always so excited to be together! He was the brother I never had, and I will always remember all the beautiful memories we had with my family. We love you Alex 🙏 enjoy heaven our brother
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My wife and I were stunned several months ago when planning to return to Florida for the season we attempted to make our appointments and learned of the news of Dr. Sherzer's passing. Still cannot fathom the loss of such an outstanding doctor as well as caring individual. Just had to visit this site all these months later just to confirm that his passing was not a bad dream. He will be sorely missed by all of us who had the good fortune of being his patients. Our warmest regard and sympathy to his family and loved ones.
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Have just learned about his passing. Am so sorry for your loss. He contributed so much to our community, and to the lives of all he touched. I met him eight years ago when he started treating my husband and always felt he was solely responsible for giving him three more years of life. Our world is a darker place without him and his caring touch!
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Dr Sherzer was a wonderful doctor. He was the most caring and concerned doctor I have ever met. He was always there for me and my family. He provided concierge type service as a general practitioner.
He followed up on an X-ray that I had gotten in Kansas City that showed a small growth in my lung, saying I don’t like to watch things grow. It turned out to be malignant but very small and was removed without needing any radiation or chemo.
He was brilliant and so kind and caring. I would like to tell his family how proud they should be of him. He also volunteered as a public health doctor and went to the Dominican Republic once a year as a volunteer.
He was a doctor’s doctor . My husband went to an Orthopedic Surgeon whom he recommended and discovered he used him as their doctor.
I recommended him to many of my friends and they loved him also .
A great loss to all of us .
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In my opinion, Alex would've wanted his body donated to science. RIP Al, Alex, The Surgeon, Boris Alderman. The day the laughing fit died.
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