Tuesday, September 1, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss, Lynn. My condolences to the family.
The first time I called Dr. Wittenborn, I spend several minutes griling him about his techniques and asking him if he was sure he wouldn't leave me worse than he found me. Although he must have been quite bemused by this, he was very professional and assured me that his technique was very gently. After my first visit, I was hooked!
Over the years, there were many times I called on him for help. There were times when I was carried in to his office and walked out! I always thought he had golden hands.
Even when he was busy, he always made time for me when he could. On a few occasions, I called him when he didn't have office hours. If he was around, he always told me to come over.
Dr. Wittenborn had old-fashioned values, which included not leaving a patient alone or rushing through the visit. While he worked on me, he always had an interesting story. I enjoyed hearing his views on life, even when we had to agree to disagree. :)He was also interested in what I was doing.
In recent years, I told him he couldn't retire until I died. This was the only time he ever failed me.
Rest in peace, Dr. Wittenborn. I know you are being welcomed in Heaven.
