UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Magazine E-Edition 2017 | Page 11

Dr. Edward Partridge is a leader who is held in high esteem. Many people in and around
the Cancer Center are extremely appreciative of his service and contributions.
WARNER HUH
GABRIELLE ROCQUE
Professor and Director in the UAB
Division Gynecologic Oncology
I credit much of my development
and success to Dr. Partridge. What
he has given me is immeasurable:
he taught me how to be a
properly skilled surgeon, a caring,
empathetic clinician, a champion
for our cancer patients, but most importantly, how to love
life and genuinely value and love our families, friends and
community. He is truly the intersection of genius, humility
and common sense. You will not find a humbler man.
I am deeply indebted to Dr. Partridge and Barbara. The
experience of working with them was a once in a lifetime,
and I hope to preserve his legacy by sharing the many
Partridge-isms in the years to come.
JOAN KEMP
Director of Operations at the UAB
Comprehensive Cancer Center
I have been very blessed to have
worked with Dr. Partridge for
many years. He is a true southern
gentleman and has done a
spectacular job as director of the
Comprehensive Cancer Center.
He is a selfless leader and a true humanitarian who has
spent his career making sure all have access to quality
cancer care.
BARBARA PARTRIDGE
Dr. Partridge’s wife of 41 years
Quite simply, Ed is a man with a
good and true heart. He loves
deeply…God, people, his work,
and his family. He is single-minded
in purpose. His mind is organized
and wise. It has been my gift to
walk this road alongside him.
Assistant Professor in the UAB Division
of Hematology and Oncology and Medical
Director of the Patient Care Connect
Program
I could not have asked for a
better tour guide to teach this
Northerner all about the South.
During our many long road trips
I learned about Southern culture, Alabama football, and
especially what to order at the fantastic local diners.
Dr. Partridge has been an inspiration to me with his
unwavering commitment to public health. His wisdom
and passion have been invaluable to me in delivering high-
quality cancer care to patients in Alabama.
LISA ROTH
Senior Director of Development and
Community Relations at the UAB
Comprehensive Cancer Center
It has been such an honor working
with Dr. Partridge in efforts
to fight cancer. I have learned
so much from his thoughtful
leadership and his uncanny way of
appreciating everyone while challenging all to do more to
make the world a better place.
RICHARD WHITLEY
Professor of Pediatrics, Microbiology,
Medicine and Neurosurgery
I have known Ed since he was
a fourth-year medical student
at UAB. He in fact was one of
my medical students. He was a
fantastic student then and remains
a fantastic student now, 46 years
later. As the director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center
he has done a fantastic job. Most importantly, he is a
terrific human being and friend.
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