Joshua ‘Josh’ Levitsky, MD Chicago IL Obituary, Cause of Death: In Loving Memory of Northwestern University professor, Joshua ‘Josh’ Levitsky, MD
Dr. Joshua Levitsky, a highly respected physician and professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and excellence in the field of transplant hepatology.
His sudden passing has deeply affected his colleagues, students, and the medical community at large. Dr. Levitsky’s academic journey began at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he earned his undergraduate degree.
He then pursued his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, before completing his residency and fellowship at the University of Chicago Hospitals in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
He further specialized in transplant hepatology with a two-year fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he was honored with the prestigious AASLD/Schering Hepatology Fellowship Award.
As a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology, Dr. Levitsky was widely recognized for his contributions to liver disease research and treatment.
He held leadership roles at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, serving as the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Director and Director of Liver Transplant Research. His expertise and dedication made a profound impact on advancing the field of hepatology, particularly in liver transplantation.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Levitsky was an accomplished researcher and educator. He authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts, book chapters, and reviews, contributing significantly to medical literature. His influence extended globally as a speaker at conferences and as a member of various advisory boards.
Dr. Levitsky’s passing is an immense loss to the medical community. He will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to patient care, education, and groundbreaking research. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations in the field of transplant hepatology.
