Thomas R. Feinberg, M.D.

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Biography: Thomas R. Feinberg, M.D., 57, assistant professor and staff physician at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), passed away March 17, 2016, in Little Rock. He earned his B.S. from Rhodes College (formerly Southwestern at Memphis) and his M.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Feinberg completed his residency and fellowship in anesthesia at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. His community and professional activities included serving as assistant scoutmaster for several Little Rock troops of the Boy Scouts of America and as team anesthesiologist for a charitable surgery mission to Liberia, with the Health, Education and Relief Through Training (HEARTT) program. In addition to his wife of 33 years, Cindy Thompson Feinberg, Dr. Feinberg is survived by sons, Neil and Pete Feinberg, parents, Bob and Ruth Feinberg, sister, Susie Feinberg, mother-in-law, Dola Thompson Pauly, sister-in-law, Lissa Thompson and niece, Sasha Feinberg. The family will have a private memorial service at Mount Holly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doctor's Without Borders (www.doctorswithoutborders.org), or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences(53)

Nancy Clawitter

#53

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

It's been a while now since Dr Fienberg's been gone and I still miss him so much! When work gets me down I say to myself and sometimes to someone there with me," Dr Fienberg, I miss your smiling wonderful self". He will always be missed, especially at UAMS. I know all our days are numbered here on earth; but it just seemed unfair that his number ran out so soon, that's all. Hope the family is doing well.

Steven Saffell

#52

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My deepest felt condolences to Cindy, Neil, Pete, Dola, Lissa and all of Tom?s family and friends.
The last time I saw my cousin Cindy was in 1973. She doesn?t remember. In 2003 both my father and her father passed away. We have been in regular contact since that time. Through our conversations I have come to know Tom, even though I?ve never met him in person. I know that he had a good sense of humor and was active in the lives of his two sons and his wife. I feel that I have lost a close family member.

Best wishes to all as you go through this difficult time.

Jason Harrington

#51

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Feinberg was a humble and patient personality at UAMS. He was one of the good guys, in so many ways. The way he carried himself, his walk, and his laugh, were all distinctive. He will be missed!

alla klimova

#50

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Tom,
you will be greatly missed.
Talking to you was for me like to drink a fresh clean water.
You were a blessed human being. You handle everything with grace.
Rest in peace, my friend.

Jay Winbourne

#49

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My deepest sympathy. I met Tom in 1995 as the Ohmeda - now GE Healthcare anesthesia sales rep. He helped me to understand a great many things about his practice and was a real pleasure to work alongside. He and I shared a passion for trout fishing. He was very kind and humble, and always had a smile on his face. He will be dearly missed.

George Fant, M.D.

#48

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had the great pleasure of studying medicine with Thomas at UT Memphis. Looking back on those days, Thomas was always happy, entheuastic and energetic.
My most sincere condolences.
George Fant, M.D.

Misty Kneeland

#47

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Dr Fienberg's family and friends. He trained me at UAMS and as others have commented I feel honored to have learn d not only his medical and clinical knowledge but also his amazing bedside manner. I actually have taken his sweet comments that he said to patients as they went to sleep and have continued with my own version. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

mohamed ismaeil

#46

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Very very sad and shocked for our loss, Tom was such an elegant colleague and friend. I knew Tom since 2007, he was always nice, helpful, he will run for anyone who need help, he will always give you a sincere advice. for 8 years never heard a bad comment about somebody or something from him, he was always smiley with a very distinctive laugh and smile on his face. I will always remember Tom, he will be always in our heart and our preyer.

Sabina A Khan

#45

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Words may not suffice to express the sorrow that I feel for the passing of Dr.Feinberg. He was the first attending I worked with as a CA1 resident. He was one of the best teachers I have ever known and continued to stay as my favorite throughout my residency. His soft, soothing voice while his patients were falling off to sleep still rings in my ears. I choose the same words when putting my patients to sleep and thats just a small example of how much his residents respect and admired him and what a huge loss it is, not only for his family but for his other family at UAMS! My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family during this difficult time. He will always be missed!

Doris Allen

#44

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear of Dr. Feinberg's passin. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Patricia Roll

#43

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Feinberg was a great man and physician. He will be missed greatly! Your family is in my thoughts at prayers at this difficult time.

Rachel Giese

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so shocked and sorry for your loss. I was a surgery resident that worked with Dr. Feinberg often. He is truly a role model and the ideal to which we younger physicians should measure ourselves. He is a mentor and a great physician. His legacy will live on past his time here.

Nicole Kelly-Smith

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr Feinberg on one of my all time favorite people. I worked with him for 5 years at UAMS. I truly loved working with him he taught me so much not just for my work but also in my life. He always made me smile. No matter how bad of a day I had he made me feel better with his smile and beautiful personality. One of my best memories of his is from several months ago I came back to work after a long maturity leave and he came up to me and gave me the biggest hug and smile and said he was glad that I was back and how he missed me. It made that first day so much better. I'm thankful that I made the pressure to meet him and work with him. My deepest sympathies with your family at this time. He will never be forgotten.

Debbie Robertson

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had the great blessing of working with and learning from Dr Feinberg. He was a kind and gentle pillar of strength and confidence in his own unique way. This translated to those of us who worked with him. He was a joy and I will miss his smiling face and positive attitude. To his family I send my deepest condolences.

Kim Pickard

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Feinberg was a joy to work with. Such a kind man. He will be missed. Prayers go out to his family.

Donna Rothberg

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What a gentle and generous man and how overwhelmingly sad for those who loved him. Cindy, Neil, Pete, Tom's family: You are in our thoughts.

Janine Rector

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I enjoyed all the years I worked with Dr. Feinberg. I have worked with many physicians and he was one of the best! He was so easy to work with that you looked forward to helping him. He was wonderful with his patients. I have been blessed by knowing him. My prayers are with you all.

Janine Rector

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Misty Tolbert

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Feingberg was a pleasure to work with and was always so calming to his patients. He is going to truly be missed. So very sorry to hear of this loss.

Dianne Falls

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences and prayers to Dr Feinberg's immediate family but also to his family at UAMS. I had the pleasure as well as the blessing to know him. He was the most kindest and carry his profession in the most dignified manner possible. His absent in body will leave a void in this world. His spirit will live on in each one of us that is the impact he has on our lives. God has gained a angel but I (we) will miss him dearly. Gone too soon. RIP/RIL Dr. Feinberg till we all meet again. Help us God for strength for all of our loss

Eric Kizer

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was very saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of Dr. Feinberg. He was always so kind. He was an asset to UAMS. He will be missed greatly.

The Robert Henderson family

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry to hear about Dr. Finebberg. He and daddy were friends and partners for a long time and Dr. Fineberg was so good to him. We are praying for all of you.

Shannon McKinney

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'm so sorry for the loss of Dr. Feinberg. He was always so nice to work with. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.

Sherrie Tokarz

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family for peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead.

Mohamed lbrahim

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

People always leave, but only a few leave a good legacy behind . He was one of those, an excellent mentor , a skilled physician , and above all , a great perosnality. I always remeber him smiling or laughing when he is talking to others. He has been always proud of his visits to Liberia ans what he does over there. He sets an example for the younger physcians to follow. My sincerest condolances to his family.

Mary Tinsley

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

It was an honor and pleasure to work with Dr. Feinberg at UAMS. He was the definition of compassion and professionalism. He will be missed. My prayers and condolences to his wife and family. May God give you peace and strength.

Danny Nelson

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What a great loss to us all. Tom was a big influence on my career. He taught me a lot. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Rick Wofford

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was truly saddened to hear about Tom. My heart goes out to Cindy and family. A wonderful person was losted by everyone.

Carla Wicklund

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had the wonderful privilege to work with Dr Feinbug in the Recovery Room. He was exemplary in his mentoring , professionalism, care of the patients and insuring quality care. Always taking the time to teach or explain to any of your patient's concerns . Such a kind and generous man, touching and improving so many lives. He will be missed by all. My deepest condolences to his family . Your family will be in my prayers. This is truly a sad day .

Jodi Luker

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Feinburg will be missed by so many. I had the pleasure of working with him in the OR at UAMS. He was always so pleasant and carried a smile. Staff and patients were always at ease when they knew he had part in the procedure. He would always speak positive things to the patients as they were drifting off to sleep. This is something I will always remember. Many prayers for the family and friends of this man through this difficult time and transition.

Marie Davis

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'm sorry for your loss. Dr.Feinberg was a very compassionate person to work with. He will truly be missed. And it was a pleasure work with him. My deepest condolences to the family and friends.

Rachel McKinzie

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I, like many above, had the privilege of being trained by Dr. Feinburg. To his family I am so sorry for your sudden loss. He was a great teacher and mentor. I think more than any other attending he helped bridge the gap between residency and private practice. He put his patients at ease and I only hope to emulate his calm demeanor every day.

Terri Purifoy

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so very sorry for your loss. Dr. Feinberg was a truly compassionate man and he will be deeply missed by all. It was an honor to know and work with him. Deepest of condolences.

Julie Kurthausen

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

He will be greatly missed by all...

Kim Mason

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Dr.Feinberg in One Day Surgery for the past 2yrs. He was a wonderful person & will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
My prayers go out to his wife & children @ this time. It was an honor to have known him.
Kim Mason RN

Georgiana Michels

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am stunned and heartsick that Tom is gone way too soon. He was kind and caring, intelligent and generous. My heart goes out to Cindy, Neil and Pete and all of Tom's family. He will live on through the accomplishments of his fine sons. Im grateful to have had him as a friend, and I will never forget his huge smile and rumbling laugh.

Catherine Chapin

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So shocked...and terribly sorry to see this news! I worked with Dr Feinburg in PACU at UAMS. He was such a sweet person who cared greatly for his patients. He will be missed!!!!

Heather Werth

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Feinburg. I feel very fortunate to have learned from him. His words resonate in my mind regularly as I evaluate patients and perform certain procedures. Just yesterday, a colleague asked me what I would do in a particular situation. I shared a technique with this colleague that I learned directly from Dr. Feinburg. He made me a better a better anesthesiologist. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of grief.

Sharon newton

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your sudden loss, I had the privilege of working with him for 16 years, I will truly miss him talking to his patients as they went off to sleep, his voice was anyways very soothing and I loved listening to him speak to his patients.
Again,I want to send my deepest condolences to the family and friends.

Lana Patterson

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dr. Feinberg was polite and a pure pleasure to have worked with at UAMS O.R.

Annette Thomas

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Feinberg will truly be missed he was a great anesthesiologist.

Shelly Crouse

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was very sad to hear of Dr. Feinbergs passing. He was a kind man with a great sense of humor. I will miss seeing him at UAMS. I will be praying for you all.

Kelly Welch Slade

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so sad to hear about Dr. Feinberg's passing. He was such an incredibly sweet and gentle man. As a nurse anesthetist, I had the pleasure of working with him after I graduated in 2006. I think about him everyday and the soothing words he used while inducing his patients to sleep as I'm delivering anesthesia to my own patients. It's a huge loss to our anesthesia community where he left such a deep and positive impression.

Kay Allen

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry for your sudden and tremendous loss ---it is such a shock to all. Tom was a well respected and beloved faculty member. I pray your good memories will give you strength and comfort in the coming days. My deepest sympathy to each of you. KALLEN

Joe Jansen

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Feinberg came to UAMS when I was a first year resident in anesthesiology. He was one of the best teachers I have ever known. He was a happy person and that translated to how he was to work with in the OR. Dr. Feinberg was one of the best anesthesiologists I have ever worked with and he put his patients at ease knowing they were under his care. I will miss working with him and asking for his opinion and hearing stories from residents telling me that as his patients were falling off to sleep he would say kind, caring things in their ear (and knowing Tom he meant them!!). Thank you for everything Tom !! You would tell patients to dream of going to their happy place - now you are there in your happy place. Many thoughts and prayers for the Feingberg family.

Nazish Hashmi

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had the privilege of being trained by Dr. Feinberg during my anesthesia residency at UAMS. He was one of our favorite attendings. He was a fantastic teacher and a very kind person. On behalf of all the residents he helped train, I would like to extend my deepest condolence to his family and friends. UAMS Anesthesiology will never be the same without him.

Carole Haynie McDonald

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Prayers for comfort and Grace for you and you family, Cindy.

Linda Moreau

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear of Dr. Feinberg's passing. Great person and physician.God bless family in this time of grief and celebration of life.

Abbey Shoemaker

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sad to hear about Tom. A tremendous loss in so many ways.

Rich Brown

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Word of Tom's passing just reached me and my heart aches for all of us who will miss him. I want to put my arms around all of my Arkansas family who need a hand. I will surely miss Tom, as I know we all will. I send my love & well-wishes to Cindy and Tom's family.

Leslie Roberts

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had the great pleasure of working closely with Dr Feinberg at UAMS for the last several years. He was such a joy to work with and a favorite of patients and staff. He will be so missed. I'm sure I speak for all my coworkers in extending our greatest sympathies to his family & friends.

Martha Norton and Robert deBin

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so, so sad at Tom's passing. A good friend to us both. Peace to his family.

Bobera Young

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Love to you all