[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 143 (Sunday, October 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2071-E2072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. IVOR L. GEFT

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, October 10, 1998

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Ivor L. 
Geft, one of the most dynamic and dedicated physicians in Los Angeles. 
Dr. Geft is the recipient of The Jewish Healthcare Foundation--Avraham 
Moshe Bikur Cholim's Ahavas Chesed Award. He is being recognized for 
his excellence in caring

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for the health and welfare of all citizens of Los Angeles, regardless 
of age, sex, creed, or color.
  The Talmud states, ``He who does Charity and Justice is as if he had 
filled the whole world with kindness.'' In the spirit of these words, 
Dr. Geft continuously performs acts of charity and justice that brings 
an incredible sense of loving kindness and hope to the greater 
community of Los Angeles. His dedication to increasing the well being 
of the ailing is unique. Known for visiting patients young and old 
alike, he can be spotted in a variety of hospitals and homes throughout 
Los Angeles around the clock. Amidst the busy schedule of a 
cardiologist, Dr. Geft does not hesitate to make time for any of his 
patients. His commitment to helping others has significantly improved 
the quality of life in our community.
  Dr. Geft's compassion is coupled with his reputation as one of the 
most well respected cardiologists in the city of Los Angeles. Dr. Geft 
serves as a physician specializing in cardiology, primarily at Cedars-
Sinai Medical Center. He also travels throughout the city and has 
privileges to UCLAHospital, Midway Hospital, and Century City Hospital. 
He is an associate clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. 
However, his well earned reputation began prior to his practice in Los 
Angeles. Dr. Geft was senior cardiologist at Shaare Zedek Hospital and 
worked as a fellow in cardiology at the Hadassah Medical Center in 
Jerusalem, Israel. He attended school at the University of Cape Town in 
South Africa.
  Dr. Geft's list of accomplishments is tireless. He is a member of the 
world renowned Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom. He is 
also a member of the Israel Board of Cardiologists. He belongs to the 
California Medical Association, is a fellow at the American College of 
Cardiology, and is a member of the Israel Medicine Society. His 
leadership abilities have been recognized by many, including the 
American Heart Association, who awarded him the Young Investigators 
Award. Today, his talents are being recognized once again.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Dr. Geft for his love, 
dedication, and passionate service to his patients and the community of 
Los Angeles.

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