Gutted. Ophthalmology lost one of its giants today. Alan Crandall was a fierce advocate for his patients and the underserved throughout the world. His compassion and impact hit every corner of the world. https://t.co/2gv7wUXgqI pic.twitter.com/3nlkqTMA7q
— Jeff Pettey MD MBA (@JeffPettey) October 2, 2020
Two days ago before his death Dr. Alan Crandall, had an emergency surgery for aortic dissection some days ago, unfortunately a severe complication developed during the surgery. According to a statement posted on social media by Lei Zang
Dear friends,Our beloved mentor and friend, Dr. Alan Crandall, had an emergency surgery for aortic dissection some days ago, unfortunately a severe complication developed during the surgery. He has since been in ICU. Luckily he is awake now and is breathing on himself.Let’s send him our best prayers, and wish him a speedy recovery.Thank you very much!Lea
Cause of Death.
Tributes.
The following are some tributes posted on social media to honor the life and the legacy of the deceased.
U Alumni joins in mourning the loss of Dr. Alan S. Crandall BS’69 MD’73. Dr. Crandall was a surgeon and founder and senior medical director of the John A. Moran Eye Center’s Global Outreach Division. https://t.co/jD9gOf1uB2
— Forever Utah (@utahalumni) October 2, 2020
It is with such sadness that I have learned of the passing of Dr. Alan S. Crandall of the John A. Moran Eye Center, known throughout the world for his surgical skill & his outreach work. Here is the statement from the Moran Eye Center. https://t.co/uwisYWgLAw pic.twitter.com/v23hBqgUyi
— Ruth V. Watkins (@RuthVWatkins) October 3, 2020
