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Robert “Red” Schiller ’76

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November-December 2026

Robert “Red” Schiller ’76 , M.D.—a visionary leader, passionate educator, and beloved physician—passed away June 30 after a year-long battle with cancer. His 37-year career was defined by compassion and commitment to patients, students, and colleagues. He joined Beth Israel Medical Center in 1989 and became chair of the department of family medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and president of its medical board. As founding vice chair and interim chair of the department of family medicine and community health at the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, he helped build a collaborative network of more than 250 physicians serving diverse communities across New York City and shaped the training of generations of physicians. Red was widely respected for his honesty, integrity, and capacity to make people feel valued. His warmth, humility, humor, and respect created a culture of trust and collegiality. A dedicated family man, he is survived by his wife, Nilou; children Zak, Mina, and Sahm; sister Kathi; and countless friends.

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