As expressed by so many beautiful voices here, I am deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Braunschweig's passing. He represents for me a light from above when I was caring for my elderly and very ill dad and had nowhere to turn. He and his team, Michelly in particular, were so calm, informative, helpful, and caring that I felt we were in the best of hands. My father, a life-long physician himself, would actually say to me, "I'll do whatever Dr. B says!" -- something  I had never heard him say about anyone. I hope and pray that the love and respect felt by so many who knew him will be of comfort to his beloved family and closest friends as they carry on. May his memory be a blessing.

Dr Ira. Braunsweig will be greatly missed. He took care of my husband in 2023 when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Doctor was extremely compassionate well spoken kind and understanding. We were immediately calmed after speaking with him. Such a wonderful doctor taken way too soon.  With heartfelt sympathy. Al and Debbie Trapanese

I offer my deep condolences for Dr. Braunschweig,’s family. I just heard about this his passing today. I am a physician, and I could tell Dr. Braunschweig was an excellent physician, in fact he was my physician at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ. My deepest condolences to his family, we are going to miss a real wonderful, genuine human being.

Doctor Ira as I called him was a pure gem. I am happy that he was my Bone Marrow Transplant doctor.  He was most encouraging and the best cheerleader. Blessings to his family/relative and my sincere condolences. 
He is greatly missed!

I am devastated to hear of his passing.  He was an outstanding oncologist and a stellar human being.

He was a tireless patient advocate.  I had the pleasure of working with him for almost a dozen years.  He was passionate about the shared goal of achieving the best outcomes for his patients.

His family should know that he will be missed by many colleagues and countless patients.

1/6/25
What a shock.  I just received a letter from RWJBarnabas telling me of Dr. Braunschweig's passing.  I am so deeply sorry and extend heartfelt condolences to the family.  
 Dr. Braunschweig treated me for a third occurrence of Lymphoma in 2023.  I came down from Albany NY choosing him for CAR-T.  He was everything I hoped and looked for in a physician: knowledgeable, caring, kind, understanding and more.  and much more.  He had a great team as well.  Bless his soul.  
Barbara Silber

Yitzy was an amazing doctor and person. He was so kind. I remember his compassion during my daughter’s struggle with cancer. The world has lost an incredible mensch.

Dr Ira was a very kind and compassionate doctor so shaken to hear of this yesterday I’m especially sorry for his family and friends rip

To Dr. B's family,
     I am/was a patient of Dr. B's when I was diagnosed with Leukemia and by another hospital given little hope.  I met with him and his NP (Wayne) and from the first meeting he gave me hope and a feeling of being able to beat this thing.  He was kind, supportive, caring, and made clear he and his staff were always available, they were and still are.  I had my bone marrow transplant on December 26, 2023, and most recently told I'm cancer free!  I will never forget the day of the procedure he came in my room at RWJ and asked "How I was feeling?"  I told him okay, he smiled and said, "You'll be feeling a lot better soon".  He was right and my memory of him remains strong of him being such a sweet and caring healer.  I feel so blessed to have had him but so saddened at his passing.  I cannot fathom how you the family are coping, so this writing is to maybe offer some comfort adding to the many lives he saved.  I will certainly never forget him and dedicate my health going forward in his honor.  All my sympathies, Susan B. Radice

Dear Michelle and family
I only learned today about the passing of Yitzy. I just want to express my condolences. Every memory that I have of him is one of a display of kind middos, humility and love for his family. Hamakom yenachem eschem bsoch shaar avaylay tzion beyeruahlayim 
Miriam Gruza

To the family & friends, My name is Peter Rizzo, I had the honor & privilege to Ira as my physician. We went on to become dear friends, that transcended life itself. His conviction & selflessness made him a remarkable human being. He wasn't a doctor he was a Physician in every sense of the word! I will spend the rest of my life each night on my knees praying for his soul. While anyone who G-d was fortunate to put in his path can attest to. Knows he's whatever one calls heaven with the Angels. Forever grateful to call him my friend, Peter Rizzo-aka Rizzowitz

I am very saddened to hear the news 
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Dr. Braunschweig's family and friends. He was such a great teacher, mentor , and excellent oncologist . He was also a kind and caring human being . I knew him  when I did my fellowship training at the Montefiore many years ago  . I always remember how his patients really looked up to him and loved him . It always impressed me how attentive, professional  and yet caring his bedside manner was during the rounds and clinic. He  treated his fellows respectfully and kindly too. It is such a great loss to all of us and community . He will be greatly missed . 

Liawaty Ho

My condolences to Dr. Braunschweig's family and friends.  I knew him as a wonderful teacher in our fellowship program many years ago - he was a role model of a knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated physician.  I will always remember his caring bedside manner.  Very sad to hear this news.
Stephanie Smith-Marrone

Ira was a teacher, mentor and one of the best physicians I’ve had the privilege of knowing.

It was an honor to have worked with and learnt from Dr Braunschweig. He was an exemplary physician and teacher. He has inspired a generation of oncologists. My condolences to his family.

I am a patient of Dr. Braunschweig. I would like to offer his Family our deepest condolences for their loss. Nothing can replace such a wonderful human being. He wasn't just my health care provide, provider of Hope and someone who aided in furnishing me with new stem cells that saved my life, he also treated me as a sincere friend. Dr. Braunschweig, may God accept your soul into his Kingdom and take your life's journey as a guide for others in their path to serve mankind. You were one of a kind, and I will sincerely miss You but, at the same time celebrate You and all your life's achievements in dedicating yourself to the betterment health care and the preservation of life. May you Rest in Peace.

Your patient,
Marc A. Hunyadi

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Braunschweig during hematology/Oncology fellowship at Montefiore and while we were oncologists at CINJ. He was such a good man and a wonderful and brilliant physician. Dr. B was well-organized, knowledgeable, and had a warm and caring personality. He was hard-working and patients loved him. I'm so sad to hear of his passing, and I'm sending my deepest condolences to his family during this very difficult time.

Dr Braunschweig was a role model, mentor and a friend, and had tremendous impact through his work, his teachings, and students that carry on the mission of curing patients with blood cancers. He grew the transplant program at Montefiore against incredible odds with a quiet resolve and smile and helped save hundreds of patients. It was a privilege to know,learn and work with him for many years.

I had the honor of working alongside Dr. B for nearly seven years during his tenure as the director of stem cell transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center. Words cannot fully capture the deep admiration and gratitude I feel for this remarkable individual. Your impact on our lives and the lives of so many others will never be forgotten. We will cherish your memory and the legacy of kindness and dedication you left behind.

Michelly De Castro

I met Ira in 2003 when he came to Montefiore to start our Bone Marrow Transplant Program. As a physician assistant, I learned from him and together under his vision, knowledge, talent, leadership, and friendship developed over 19 years the Program he envisioned.
Ira was a compassionate, intelligent, supportive Oncologist, advocate , colleague, and friend unique in today’s world. He is greatly missed in the medical and spiritual community he so loved and respected, and we send our deepest condolences to Michelle and their children and grandchildren. May his memory be a blessing. 
Richard and Linda Elkind

So very sorry for this loss.  Dr. Braunshweig went above and beyond for his patients.  He was truly invested in doing everything possible for his patients.  I am privileged to have worked with him at the Cancer Institute of NJ.

Such a loss.  Had the pleasure of working with Dr Braunschweig while he was the BMT Director at Montefiore.    A wonderful man and compassionate physician.  I am so saddened by his loss.
Mary LaRocca

Rest in Peace Dr. Braunschweig. Condolences to the family.

He was my 1st attending as a  new nurse practitioner at Montefiore in the transplant dept. He was a great mentor and friend. My condolence to his family and friends.

My deepest condolence to a wonderful man and a great oncologist.
I had the privilege to work with him for several years, he will be missed.
Fabio Volterra

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Braunschweig at Rutgers. A dedicated physician and honorable person.  My condolences to his family.

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Ira Braunschweig MD

18 abril, 1965 – 21 noviembre, 2024

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