DR. DOUGLAS EGGERTSON (DOUG)

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• Dr. Eggertson was my neurologist for 15 years. Simply put he was a great man. He helped and supported me though many difficult times with my condition. Without his help and unconditional support I wouldn't be in the place I am today. It is one thing for a doctor to provide the best treatment. Dr Eggertson definitely did that. What put him a level above the rest was the emotional support he provided. I always felt listened to and respected. Dr Eggertson genuinely cared about all of his patients. After getting the medical side of things taken care of, we would sit down and catch up. He always wanted to know how things were going in my life. We had funny stories to share, and we had a lot of laughs. And his laughter is something I will always remember, as will everyone that knew him. It was amazing and always made you feel great inside. Our last appointment was so difficult, I cried a little afterwards. But not as much as I am now typing this. Dr Eggertson - you were a great man and I will always remember you. Rest in peace my friend. I'll see you again someday. - Posted by: Chris K (patient for 15 years) on: Mar 23, 2020

• To the family my deepest sympathy. My tears are flowing as i just found out a few minutes ago that he had passed.Dr eggertson was the one Dr that actually believed that i had fibroin 1994 i believe. I had one of the highest trigger points he said. No it was not in my head he said reassuring me as he always did. Than i was in 2 car accidents which he fought hard telling mpi my injuries were caused by the accidents. Im still fighting that fight. After my stroke in 2009 he started seeing me almost every 3 months. He slotted time when he could spend extra time with me.Clay in the office always took time on the phone with me always letting me let out stuff while she booked my appts. Was so kind everytime. Kara also helped with kindness. Thank you. I loved to bring baking to people who show me such kindness. So i tried to bring. Dr Eggertson said well if you really want to. I would ask what he liked best chocolate anything he replied. Clay had her favorite I brought as well. He told me that he was going to have to retire because of ALS and I broke down. He said he's going to make sure i'm in good hands before he leaves. He said I'm sending you to doctors I trust will take good care of you. He did, he sent me to caring compassionate doctors. No one can ever replace him but the doctors I have now respected him highly. He said at my last appt. Call me Doug now I said,I can't after so many years you'll always be Dr Eggertson he laughed his wonderful laugh. So to you his loving family think of the time you had as a gift. Know that he was loved by many and will be missed and never forgotten. Dr Eggertson I know your in heaven looking down. Thank you a million times for being there for me. Your in my prayers. Missing you always Rita N (cookie girl) - Posted by: Rita (Patient/friend) on: Mar 23, 2020

• Dear Marina I had the good luck to have known Dr Eggertson. The first time i met him was in Psychiatry during a consult with him as clinical Mental Health worker. I was extremely impressed of his expertise and knowledge ...I was also amazed by the way he spoke to the patient. Not was he intelligent but he was very compassionate. After i have consulted him many times . I have also been very lucky to have him us my Neurologist I had a brain tumor surgery it was a difficult place to operate but i managed to find a great surgeon after so many surgeon discouragement not to operate. I was basically being not understood by the emergency Drs .One time Dr Eggertson walks in and was like a God send. I will never forget that day he knew exactly what was wrong with me. His knoweldge once again prevailed also his empathy and compassion always showed He followed me for at lest 20 years 2 time a year. I will forever remember his infectious laugh. I will miss him tremendosly. He listen to his patients and most of all validated them something that doesnt exist these days. My heart broke when he told me he was going to retire, I joked with him and said are you going to Italy ? Since I am Italian he use to love to talk about his in law in Italy Marina i feel i know you. He loved you very much I use to tease about liking Italian food. He will be extremely missed by many. I know I will. May God give him rest and peace until.l we will see him in heaven ! - Posted by: Grace Cotroneo (Coworker and after patient ) on: Mar 22, 2020

• Doug was my Med student while training in surgery. He was smart & good to work with even going so far as to offer me a position in Man Clinic later in life. We’d talk about sports cars as we’d do rounds @the Oaks after 5pm. We’d try to tee up golf every other year w Dr Curtis as well. I was so saddened to read his passing this weekend with that same bad disease my curling buddy and neighbor had too. We will miss his great demeanour and spirits he had in his difficult profession. - Posted by: Dr M Jason (Fellow MD@7Oaks) on: Mar 16, 2020

• Dear Marina, We are very sorry to hear of Doug's untimely passing. We hope that memories of your time together will always comfort and sustain you. - Posted by: Neil & Carol Trembath (Friend) on: Mar 16, 2020

• We were in the class of 1978 university of Manitoba medical school. Doug was our neurology consultant at seven oaks general hospital. His consultations were always succinct and informative that helped guide medical care for the patient. RIP Doug. - Posted by: Dr. John Moncek (Medical colleague) on: Mar 14, 2020

• It is my understanding the first section of his obituary was self written. The picture above displays 1 man, however the wording next to it describes 2 men- 1) "Dr. Douglas Eggertson" 2) "Doug" 1) There is "Dr. Douglas Eggertson", a highly qualified Doctor, a neurologist. A man with compassion, empathy, and honesty. He was revered by colleagues and patients alike. He was a humble man who understood medicine. For example, he had a clear understanding that patients required a neurologist at tertiary hospitals equally as much as primary hospitals. It is for this reason he consulted (and was the ONLY neurologist to consult) at Seven Oaks Hospital for over 20 years. His compassion to help patients in the hospital would take him away from family on weekends and evenings. His compassion to help people always outweighed his desire of monetary gain. For example he accepted hundreds of referrals from me (a Chiropractor) over 20 years at half the medicare payment compared to full payment if referral from a physician. My patients would always come back and thank me for referring them to Dr. Eggertson as he saw the patient on time and he was thorough, kind, with an unbelievably infectious laugh. He truly had the passion to help people. 2) Then there is "Doug", an extremely humble introverted style home body. He loved his family and friends. He always enjoyed Italian style family dinners and sipping white wine on ice in a steel coffee mug. He was a lover of golf and would purchase every new club and gizmo that hit the market in an effort to improve his score. Despite his status, his humbleness prevailed and he would rarely eat at 5 star restaurants, but would rather enjoy a beer and wings at Boston Pizza or dinner at Jonseys. He loved cars and I would regularly see a new one in his driveway. He was a guy that would 'borrow' my clip on sunglasses or pack of golf balls only for me to never see them again. He was a true friend!!! "Dr. Douglas Eggertson" and "Doug" are clearly the same man- a man that portrayed honesty, integrity, compassion and love throughout his life. Dr. Curtis Possia - Posted by: Dr. Curtis Possia (Friend) on: Mar 14, 2020

• I have had the good fortune to know Doug as a relative, friend and, later in life as a patient. Doug was a special person with the ability to put you at ease with him immediately. I have spent many enjoyable hours in Doug's company and will cherish the times we spent watching sports, golfing, fishing and getting together for special suppers. Doug had a special love for his dogs and it was obvious that they filled a special place in his heart. His laughter was distinctive, loud and contagious - it is a lingering memory. As a doctor, Doug was knowledgeable and highly qualified, but his greatest gift was his ability to reassure and comfort people at their lowest or most difficult times. A special man who positively impacted so many lives. I feel very fortunate to have had Doug touch my life. - Posted by: Robert Hailstone (friend) on: Mar 14, 2020

• I grew up on Viscount Place with Doug as my friend and he was very good at that. Being a girl and a year younger he sort of tolerated me asking to ride his (and the only) 10 speed bike around. There wasn't a day that went by that I wouldn't ask for just a quick ride up and down the street and he usually went for it, probably rolling his eyes the whole time. He loved little wieners and saltines - but only the ones that came in sheets of 6 and he always shared. He taught me how to fry bugs with a magnifying glass and he was excellent at hide and seek. I'm sorry I didn't know him as an adult but the memories he left with me always make me smile. - Posted by: Eileen Simpson Lytle (childhood friend) on: Mar 14, 2020

• So sad to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a dear friend for many years. He met Ken {my husband} in first year med school. They became best friends. Learning to be Drs together and always having a laugh!! He was in our wedding party and I treasured our many many get-togethers. Ken has passed too so I’m hoping they are up there together finding each other and having a laugh! My heart aches. - Posted by: Joanne Devries (Friend) on: Mar 14, 2020

• Marina & Family; We are very sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We were fortunate to have a visit with you and Doug during his stay at Riverview. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. John & Shelley King - Posted by: John & Shelley King (Friends) on: Mar 14, 2020

• I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis over 25 years ago, and as frightening and devastating that diagnosis is for a person, it is a God send when you find a caring, compassionate, very intelligent doctor by your side. Seeing Dr. Eggertson every 6 months for 25 years you develop a trust and friendship. He was very caring and understanding and would always take time to listen to me. My fears, questions, problems etc. ALWAYS take the time to listen! That is a very special gift in today’s crazy busy world we live in. I always felt better after our appointments and he made me feel more confident to face the day ahead and calm all my fears of MS. Sometimes life is not fair and I was devastated when I found out he was ill on that last day I saw him. He was the best Neurologist in Winnipeg! A gift to the medical community! He cannot be replaced. Thank you Dr. Eggertson, Thank you for being my doctor and taking such good care of me all those years.....you were a special caring angel on earth and now a special angel in Heaven. Rest In Peace. I will miss you! 🙏💕 - Posted by: Mary Lynn Desmarais (Patient. ) on: Mar 14, 2020

• Dr Eggertson was a wonderful man & Dr. I started seeing him when I was expecting my daughter in 1999. My visits to Dr Eggertson were always so uplifting even when I had issues! One day at the end of my visit I asked him if I could give him a hug & he said yes! So after every appointment I would get a hug from him!!! He was so cute as he would bring things up 6 months later & we would end up laughing after most appointments! My last appointment was the worst appointment every! I cried so much that I wasn’t going to see him again! I said what am I going to do with out you? He told me that I would be fine seeing the ms doctor at HSC even though I said it’s not like seeing you!!!!! Just to let you know which you the family know he is & was an awesome, SPECIAL HuMAN Being! Thank You for sharing such a special man to all of us his Patients !!!! I still have his card with his name on it I keep it n my car & look at it & think of our visits! The Best Part of our Visit was hearing him LAUGH! I miss that laugh! He will always have a special spot in my heart ❤️!!!!!!! Thank You 🙏 Dr. Eggertson for our talks & laughter. It was one of the worst days saying Goodbye to You for the last time! You gave me 20 years of happiness even though you were suffering yourself I knew YOU were a special human being & I always told you that! You are a special angel in heaven !!! - Posted by: Valerie Beel (patient for 20 years) on: Mar 14, 2020