"I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Geller was my Dr. at the VA. He was awesome, kind, understanding, and listened to you. He will be missed. All his patients, VA staff, and the Podiatry residents will miss him. "
In loving memory of
Stephen M. Geller
Stephen M. Geller, 54 passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from complications of a long-term blood disorder. Steve was born on August 10, 1965 in Watchung, New Jersey.
A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder and the California College of Podiatric Medicine, he later moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he served the community through his private practice, Desert Foot Surgeons. He inspired many new doctors with his work running residency programs at the County hospital. He dedicated much of his time to the American Board of Podiatric Medicine for many years. Most recently he was the Chief of Podiatry at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center where his skill and knowledge have had great impact. His passions included health and fitness, traveling, spending quality time with his wife, and playing with his beloved dogs.
He is survived by his parents Rose and Lew, his wife Ellen, children Ryan (Linnea), Allison, and Sam; stepchildren, Kelsey and Carter Hodge, siblings Carol (Brian) Coriell and Teri Teligman, nephews David Coriell and Devin Teligman and niece Michelle Coriell along with many other family members. He will be greatly missed by many. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 14th at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E Bell Road Scottsdale, Arizona. Guests are invited to share memories and stories of Steve during the service.
Tributes
"I got to know Steve very well over the last few months as my colleague at the Phoenix VA -He really got the Podiatry program up and running again and will miss him very sorely ? he got many compliments from patients"
"I am so sorry for your loss. I am, in complete shock and utterly heartbroken. We were in Podiatry school together and were housemates together. Steve will always be known for everything he accomplished in podiatry, but I feel he was way more accomplished as a person who was always willing to help. His laughter will always bring a smile to my face and his friendship will always be with me. I was very blessed to have him in my life and will always cherish his memory. He is loved by so many people, classmates( class of 91), colleagues, friends and family. I could go on and on. Nothing can ease the hurt of his loss but I hope you can take comfort that his legacy will continue in all the lives he touched , Our prayers are with you and God bless Buff and Liz De La Rosa "
"Life is so fragile. An amazing husband and father. The loss to his family is profound. And also such a loss to the profession of podiatry. He will be missed, but I?m so grateful for the contribution he made to the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and our profession. Goodbye my friend. :("