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Jeffrey Hanway

McLean, VA

August 12, 1961 - March 9, 2018

Aug 12, 1961 - Mar 9, 2018

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Jeanine Fitzgerald

I am shocked and so sad to hear about Jeff's passing. I can only imagine the grief and pain the Hanway and Higgs families. I last saw Jeff in Idaho a couple of years ago, at a hometown Nampa restaurant where he was having breakfast with his kids. I loved watching them interact; laughing and talking together - genuinely enjoying each other's company. Of Jeff's many great attributes, one was his ability to easily connect with people, even though years may have passed between meetings. We had a delightful visit about old and present times and I was impressed that despite his numerous accomplishments, Jeff was never about Jeff. He was down to earth and unpretentious; still the same guy, with a genuine interest in others. He inquired about me and my family, spoke lovingly of Libby, his great kids and his faith in Jesus. I will never forget his infectious smile, optimistic attitude and kind heart. What a wonderful Son, Brother, Husband, Dad and Friend! It is so comforting to know he is in the loving arms of his Savior! My deepest heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers for all of you, Jeff's wonderful family!

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Tammy Gilmer

May peace be with his family as they process this great loss!! Prayers to each and every one of them!

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Tammy Gilmer

Shocked, devestsed and ugly tears! I keep asking my myself why am I crying this hard after his office called me? Why? The only thing I can come up with is that as a nurse when you have a child with lots of special needs I’m extremely picky about who touches her. I literally investigate every doctor thoroughly before making that first appointment with each doctor. When you’ve literally seen your child at deaths door more than once it takes a very special person to care for your child in any way, shape or form!

We’ve known Dr. Hanway for about six years and he’s one of the most caring doctors I have ever met in my life! It wasn’t hard to develop a relationship with him as he was very easy going, always full of jokes, full of life, sat with us until every question was answered, thorough in his exams, loved his four children and would always talk about his youngest daughter who is Kimberly’s age with such pride, he would compare notes with us on how funny, tiresome, and stressful they both were at each age.

He was with us the entire way for about six months four years ago when our daughter had a major surgery on her leg, she had a fixator that we had to turn everyday and it was so painful for her, she was in a wheelchair, walked with a walker and had a cast. At one point it got infected and she had to go back to surgery and he was right there for us, calling us to personally check on her, and easing our minds as parents.

We just saw him about six months ago and scheduled to see him next week to talk about if and when she may need surgery again on that leg. It was always a joy to drive the long distance to see him!!

Dr. Hanway was the best of the best orthopedic surgeons and I can’t believe how devastated I still am about his passing. RIP Jeff Hanway!! You were a godsend to us and we will deeply miss you!!

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Kelly Dunne

We were shocked & saddened to hear of Dr. Hanway's passing. Dr. Hanway has been a part of our lives since our son was a toddler -- and he's now 16. Dr. Hanway performed multiple surgeries on our son and we visited him more times than I can count for appointments. We just met again 6 weeks ago. Dr. Hanway was an excellent doctor and a good man. In a scary time of worry for our son, he always made us feel confident that in the end, our boy would be just fine. He brought hope and support to many lives and he will be so very missed.

The Dunne Family

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Pam Schoppert

Lifting up family and friends of Dr. Hanway! We came to know him over the last year of working with my daughter's spondololysthesis condition. He made my daughter feel heard and cared for, and he gave her hope and a path to get well and pain free. Such a blessing to so many....

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Ericka Logan

We were saddened to hear the news about our son's doctor, Dr, Hanway. He has been treating our son since he was an infant and we just saw him in November. Dr. Hanway always took his time to make sure we understood everything and explained possible next steps as it pertains to our son's right foot/ leg. His smile was contagious and just had a calming spirit that always helped my nerves. We are grateful to have had him for 10 years. Our prayers are with his wife and 4 children (who he proudly talked about every time we visited) God Bless. - Logan Family

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Ericka Logan

814, Fairfax, VA, USA

Dr. Hanway and our Son

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Kim Jones

Send my prayers and condolences to the Hanway family. Dr. Hanway was treating my daughter for her scoliosis. We are both shocked and devastated to hear this sad news. He will be greatly missed. — Jones family.

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Victoria Pavelko

I’m sure like many other families, I felt like I had the wind knocked out of me when I heard the news of Dr Hanway’s passing. When my kiddo was diagnosed with a rare hip condition, Legg Perthes, and then ended up in a full body cast due to a femur fracture - our lives were rocked (to say the least). But Dr Hanway was steadfast...he provided hugs when needed, jokes, and that smile that made every parent just take a breath and relax. His loss will be felt by every family and child he ever met...he gave children mobility and life on so many levels. May his own family find comfort and peace...and know that many of us felt like he was part of our family too. I can’t imagine any other ortho operating on my child after all these years...

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Victoria Okocha

I want to send condolences to Dr. Hanway family he performed 3 surgeries on my daughter knees and he was scheduled to do the last one this summer. We will miss him my daughter is devastated by the loss of this great doctor he made us feel at ease about her condition.

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Stefanie Farhat

Our daughter just had major bilateral knee/femur surgery done by Dr. Hanway this past fall- and we have been seeing him regularly for quite some time. She absolutely loves him and talks about her knee doctor all the time. He connected with us and our daughter on a deep level, not only as a doctor but as a parent. We will truly miss him and pray for his entire family and all that loved him during this very difficult time. Love and prayers. The Farhat Family

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Margi Wynn

Libby and family:
We love each of you and pray that God will sustain you in the days to come. What wonderful tributes to your loving husband. Sorry we did not live closer so that we could have known Jeff. Your pictures capture your smile and beauty as if you were still a teenager.
Blessings,
Phil and Margi Wynn

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Jeff Moss

2013, Washington D.C., DC, USA

Dr. Hanway did an amazing job with my daughter's hip surgery which lasted several hours. My wife even gave him a hug when it was finished!

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Flora Ortiz - Ekanger

2018, Seattle, WA, USA

Jeff was such a special soul. Kindhearted, humble, strength of character and Compassionate. It has been a shock to learn he is gone. Please accept my deepest Condolences during this time, and know that I will have you in my prayers.

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David Raber

Dr. Hanway followed the story of my congenitally short femur and ACL deficiency since before I have memories. I always appreciated his kind bedside manner, probably more now than I was capable of realizing during my youth. Even more-so, I greatly appreciate the results of his care and attention during our 10 years together. I think a true testament to his ability as a surgeon is how little I've had to think about my past surgery through almost 20 years of full athletic activity.

My deepest condolences to the friends and family of a doctor I will never forget.

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Serena Hu

I just missed overlapping with Jeff during our residency but so enjoyed seeing him at HSS alumni parties and meetings that I felt as if we had worked together. But knowing how affected I was at hearing about his passing the day of our last alumni event, I can't imagine how his family and close friends would feel. Jeff was a true gentleman and so kind and generous of himself to all that were fortunate enough to know him. My deepest sympathies to his family... your loss is immense, but I know how much he loved his family.

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Katie Wright

2008, MD, USA

Our family is so sad to hear the news of Dr.Hanway passing. My son is now 9, but was born with severe club feet. Once a week for almost 2 years we saw Dr. Hanway and he completely fixed his feet !!! Castings, surgeries and so many visits with him .... he will be missed and thankgod for him and his awesome talents working with children!! Thankyou to the family and lots of prayers during this time for you all

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Rob Rozbruch

1995, New York, NY, USA

Jeff was 2 years ahead of me in residency at HSS. I have such fond memories of a smart, supportive and friendly mentor. Great doctor, great smile, great surgeon. I am very sad to hear this and wish his family condolences at this difficult time.

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Kelley Legge

I had the pleasure to work with Jeff for the past six years in clinic. We spent many a “Hanway Thursday “ talking about our families, our love of soccer, anything going on in life, and just plain laughing. He always treated patients with respect and was a great doctor. He taught me so much and has made me a better health care provider. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts are with all of his family in this difficult time.

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Jose A Rodriguez

1994, Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus, New York, NY, USA

Jeff was 1 year senior to me in residency. Even then he was demonstrating leadership with strength and compassion. As a young resident you are strongly influenced by those ahead of you. Jeff was able to explain complex concepts in easily understandable terms as he educated his patients regarding their surgery. The end result of such interactions was an inevitable smile on both parties. After a long and difficult surgical procedure, Jeff would emerge from the OR with a look of concern which would rapidly dissipate when he saw you looking at him and turn to a smile. I distinctly remember a time in the emergency room when he and I were setting a wrist fracture. He was trying to teach me how to apply pressure appropriately to maintain the fracture in position while the plaster splint was hardening. He applied his hands on top of my hands to demonstrate a pressure which was firm but gentle, creating a splint which was strong but evenly balanced and protected what was frail inside. With that maneuver he taught me so much more than how to set a fracture. While reading through these remembrances is difficult as we all come to terms with his loss, the celebration of this amazing soul is so necessary and healing, and I am thankful for having shared in it. In our brief time together, Jeff made me a better man and better surgeon.

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Jose A Rodriguez

1994, Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus, New York, NY, USA

Jeff was 1 year senior to me in residency. Even then he was demonstrating leadership with strength and compassion. As a young resident you are strongly influenced by those ahead of you. Jeff was able to explain complex concepts in easily understandable terms as he educated his patients regarding their surgery. The end result of such interactions was an inevitable smile on both parties. After a long and difficult surgical procedure, Jeff would emerge from the OR with a look of concern which would rapidly dissipate when he saw you looking at him and turn to a smile. I distinctly remember a time in the emergency room when he and I were setting a wrist fracture. He was trying to teach me how to apply pressure appropriately to maintain the fracture in position while the plaster splint was hardening. He applied his hands on top of my hands to demonstrate a pressure which was firm but gentle, creating a splint which was strong but evenly balanced and protected what was frail inside. With that maneuver he taught me so much more than how to set a fracture. While reading through these remembrances is difficult as we all come to terms with his loss, the celebration of this amazing soul is so necessary and healing, and I am thankful for having shared in it. In our brief time together, Jeff made me a better man and better surgeon.

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Kat Holmes

2018, Washington D.C., DC, USA

Dr. Hanway inspired me to go into medicine. He let me shadow him multiple times for multiple summers and instilled in me the drive and desire to pursue orthopedics. His amazing kindness and generosity of spirit never ceased to amaze me. I can only hope that one day, when I follow in his footsteps and fulfill that dream he inspired in me of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, that I can do his legacy and his memory justice.

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beth singer

Jeff saw my son just last year after a skiing injury. All of the people I contacted gave us Dr. Hanway's name as the best orthopedic surgeon in our area. We were not disappointed. When my son and Dr. Hanway started talking soccer we saw the huge smile and light in his eyes when he talked about his love of the game. He will be sorely missed by this entire region as a man and a doctor.

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Jana Monaco

2011, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia, Hamaker Court, Fairfax, VA, USA

Dr. Hanway and Stephen sporting a new spine.

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Jana Monaco

I was referred to Dr. Hanway with my son Stephen eight and a half years ago when our previous orthopedist moved away. Stephen needed a spinal fusion due to his brain injury at 3 1/2 as a result of late diagnosis of a rare metabolic disorder. Stephen's complexities didn't scare Dr. Hanway away. He won me over when he said, " I've done hundreds of these, but I know this is new for you. Stephen will be ok." Surgery and recovery were not easy and were met with complications. A year later, Stephen and Dr, Hanway were in surgery together again for bilateral hamstring release. Though difficult, Dr. Hanway's expertise gave Stephen such an improved quality of life with his corrected spine enabling him to fly on a plane and even go on a family cruise. He did this with such compassion and sensitivity to Stephen and his needs. I always appreciated his sensitivity and compassion with Stephen. Stephen is nonverbal, but oh how they interacted with one another. He kept a good eye on that spine while also gaining my daughter and her trust with her scoliosis. We are at a great loss and have some big shoes for someone to fill, but are so grateful that we knew him and that he made life better for Stephen. Our hearts go out to the Hanway family over this difficult loss. Heaven gained another angel and the world is better and life is better for so many because Dr. Hanway was in it. God bless. With heartfelt condolences, The Monaco Family

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