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I met Dr. Scott when I was 19 after my HIV diagnoses. It was traumatic time in my life to say the least. I was welcomed into his practice by his friendly staff which quickly felt like family to me. He helped me cope and was a truly excellent and caring physician and even kept in touch with my parents during my treatment. Thanks to him I am healthy as any 22 year old. I am shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. He died doing what he had a passion for, and will always be remembered.
Dr. Scott was a hero locally and to the world. As a Poz patient of his for 16 years, I owe my longevity to his wise treatment and advice. He arm-wrestled insurers, insisted on an in-office phlebotemist, offered pro bono counselling services and ALWAYS made time for a personal check-in. How many docs have such tenacity. For more on this giant of a man who made a difference for PWAs, see--http//www.publichealthheroes.org/past_heroes/2006/scott.html
I am very saddened by the news of Dr. Scott's passing away. I knew him in Zimbabwe and he will be very sorely missed by the many people he helped there. I hope the funeral service in Oakland will be an occasion of joy for a life well lived and gifts shared across the world.
Grahame Perry
Like many others, Dr. Scott helped me through many years of my hiv treatment. He went so far beyond what other doctors were willing to do. I credit him, in part, for my still being here and in good health. He gave to so many irrespective of the time it took. He always had a good word, a smile, and ever the optimist. He will be so missed by many of us.
October 14, 2009 • San Francisco