Dr. Ambrosio Medina

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Medina Dr. Ambrosio Medina, age 72 years, died Feb. 2, 2004 in the Philippines. Dr. Medina practiced internal medicine and cardiology at former Mt. Sinai Hospital and set up the heart unit when Methodist Hospital was built. Dr. Medina retired in 1999 due to ruptured aortic aneurism. He was diagnosed with bone cancer Dec. 2003. Dr. Medina always stated his medical career success was due to exemplary training given by Dr. Alvin Schulz and Dr. Reuben Berman. He practiced many years with Dr. Robert Doan in Wayzata before beginning a solo practice at Meadowbrook, St. Louis Park. Ambrose was, in today's world, an old fashioned doctor. Patients felt comfortable calling him at home even after he became ill. He always had a fondness in his heart for his Hopkins patients. Dr. Medina leaves a legacy of patients grateful for his empathetic care. He was the proud recipient, from a grateful patient, of a pure bred show Golden Retriever puppy, Duke, who graced the Kenwood neighborhood for many years. Preceded in death by infant son; parents and brother, General Crispino Medina. He was attended in Manila by his wife of 43 years, Ruth; five children, Anita (Mr. Peter Tomascak), Portland, Maine, Teresa (Mr. William Wimmer), Elk River, Angela Medina M.D. (Mr. Thomas Holm), Vadnais Hts, Thomas Medina, St. Paul, Joseph (Jenny) Medina, Edina. He was survived by his honorable sister-in-law, Crenscia Medina; and seven sisters. Also survived by seven grandchildren, Amelia, Cullen and Grace Holm, Peter, Christopher and Nathan Tomascak, Anna Medina. Burial was held in the Philippines. Memorial services Feb. 28, 2003, 12 noon, Basilica.

Published on February 16, 2004