Condolence From: Gene R. Pesola, MD
Condolence: Just found out today through one of our fellows that Vlad had passed. Was with him when we went to Armenia for the Armenian earthquake (1988) as a Critical Care Attending many years ago. Vlad was complex, a bit difficult, and sometime rough and gruff. However, he was interested in world-wide critical care, was a very "human" being who could be very supportive, reasonable, and understanding (once one got to know him). He will be sorely missed by the Critical Care world I am sure, and was to me a giant in critical care (a tireless worker) and someone who all would miss if they knew him well. RIP
Wednesday February 13, 2019
Condolence From: Charles Oribabor MD
Condolence: Such a sad sad news . He was my mentor and the person who lit the light in me on the outstanding benefits and possibilities of Critical Care. A leader, administrator and most importantly a man with a caring compassionate heart for the critically ill who left no stone unturned to save a life. Vlad you will be misssd . Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of one of His Saints
Saturday October 20, 2018
Condolence From: Anne Brennan RN
Condolence: Dr. Kvetan was a great clinician, he was compassionate and kind. He always valued the nurse's input during patient care rounds. I had the privilege of working in his MICU unit for 20+ years. He will be more than missed. My condolences to his family. RIP.
Friday October 19, 2018
Condolence From: Daniel Stoltzfus
Condolence: Vlad was an compassionate human, physician, teacher and leader. Proud to have worked with him in the wide dimension of wartime medical care to SCCM committee work. He is missed.
Tuesday October 16, 2018
Condolence From: Emeka M Eziri, MD
Condolence: Visionary, Gladiator, Impactful and Audacious Guy and Clinician. Honored to have known you. Rest in Peace Vlad.
Friday October 12, 2018
Condolence From: Andrew Leibowitz
Condolence: Vlad was one of my 1st two ICU mentors. He was one of a kind. I still quote some of his "lines" and his use of the English language was truly unique and entertaining. No matter how long the time passed between conversations or e-mails, I always felt like we had just been together the day before. I will miss him forever.
Tuesday October 09, 2018
Condolence From: James Sweeney
Condolence: Tribute to a man who was a force for healing and compassion. Human? Yes. Complex? Definitely! But someone who cared deeply for what he did and forged his own path to accomplish those goals. Medicine has lost a fine, caring leader.
“Once for each thing. Just once; no more. And we too,
just once. And never again. But to have been
this once, completely, even if only once:
to have been at one with the earth, seems beyond undoing.”
- Rilke
Monday October 08, 2018
Condolence From: Marlene McHugh
Condolence: I am saddened to hear the news of Vlad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please know Vlad was a great teacher and mentor to many.
Marlene McHugh NP
Sunday October 07, 2018
Condolence From: Corrado Marini, MD
Condolence: Vlad was a great innovator, outstanding teacher, a natural leader, and a good friend. He is a great loss to the critical care community and to all who were affected by his warm personality and commitment to doing the right thing for the patients. I offer my most sincere condolences to his family. RIP Vlad.
Friday October 05, 2018
Condolence From: Bill Alleyne, MD
Condolence: Vlad was a good man great teacher and outstanding mentor to me and countless other fellows "Vladinians". He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family
Friday October 05, 2018
