David Alexander Berman

Dr. David Alexander Berman, of Edina, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 10, 2023. He was born to Dr. Reuben Berman and Isabel Berman (nee Roston), on April 10, 1934 in International Falls, Minnesota. The oldest of six siblings, David graduated from University High School in 1951, received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 1954 (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa), and his M.D. in 1958. Board certified in both cardiology and internal medicine, he practiced for 55 years at Mt. Sinai Hospital, MMC, Aspen Clinic, and Allina Hospital, all in Minneapolis. Among his academic and professional accolades, he was most proud of his contributions to cardiology as a principal investigator on NIH's ALLHAT study, chief of staff at Mt. Sinai Hospital, and teacher to generations of medical interns and residents as a Clinical Professor for the University of Minnesota. His amazing professional legacy lives on in the lives of his patients and their loved ones, and the happy memories those families continue to make together thanks to Dr. Berman's interventions. In his personal life, David was a talented clarinetist in the JCC Orchestra, the Health Sciences Orchestra at the University of Minnesota, and various community orchestras. He also enjoyed downhill skiing, biking, and sailing, and was a master of trivia and crossword puzzles. His favorite travel destinations included Naples, Florida, Martha's Vineyard, and the North Shore. David was preceded in death by parents, Reuben and Isabel; brother, Theodore; and sons, Jonathan and Daniel. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Maggie Meagher; siblings, Betsy Appelbaum, Sam (Mary Ellen), Ruth, and Jean (David) Sogin; children, Joseph (Druh), Peter (Amy), Michael Meagher (Johnna), and Meghan (Evan); five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss him greatly. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to N.C. Little Memorial Hospice and the Allina Hospice Foundation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. David was the rare person who was both brilliant and kind. His superior talent in medicine saved the lives of thousands of patients, while his sweet nature and generous spirit touched the souls of everyone who knew him.

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David Alexander Berman

April 10, 1934 - February 10, 2023

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David Alexander Berman

April 10, 1934 - February 10, 2023

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