Samuel Coleman Weber, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Samuel Coleman Weber, M.D., F.A.C.S. passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on October 15, 2022 at the age of 82 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Sam, as he was known to all, was born September 23, 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the firstborn son of Harry Nathan Weber and Rosemary Munsey Weber. Sam graduated from Chattanooga High School where he was honored “King for a Night” by his classmates. He went on to undergraduate education at Emory University and University of Chattanooga, followed by medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. While in medical school Sam married the love of his life, Simone Dattel, his cherished companion of 59 years. The two had previously been acquainted as teenagers at Camp Belle Air in Sparta, TN. They married in Memphis on December 26, 1963 during a biblical and rare snowstorm. The equal measures of romance, fortitude, and cheer on that occasion remained a hallmark of their marriage. Sam received his surgical training at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, in general surgery under Michael E. DeBakey, M.D. and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery under Bobby R. Alford, M.D. After residency training, Sam was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy Medical Corps, stationed at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA. His naval service was a lifelong source of pride and patriotism. After completion of his naval service in 1973, Sam, Simone and their three young children returned to Houston, where Sam joined the ENT practice of Hy Warshaw, M.D. and Joe Weycer, M.D. creating the partnership of Warshaw, Weycer, and Weber. Following Dr. Warshaw’s retirement and Dr. Weycer’s untimely death, Dr. Weber shouldered the practice. In 1998, with only a handshake, Sam added Ron Moses, M.D. and formed The Center for ENT. They were subsequently joined by Drs. Hung, Powitzky, Marcum, Patton, Asawa, Byrd, Bender, and Choksi. In addition to his very busy clinical practice, Sam was a dedicated educator and served in a number of prominent administrative positions. He was the Baylor Otolaryngology Service Chief of ENT at St. Luke’s Hospital for over 20 years, and also as the President of the St. Luke’s Medical Staff. He held the title of Full Clinical Professor and faculty member of three academic institutions: the Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, and the University of Texas Medical Branch. Sam took enormous pride in the teaching of his clinical skills and art to many fortunate colleagues and hundreds of otolaryngology residents over his extensive career. Sam was a highly respected clinician with a large and far reaching practice. Though he considered himself a general otolaryngologist, his surgical focus was thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He had one of the largest experiences in the surgical management of these diseases in the Texas Medical Center and beyond. Underscoring his recognition as an accomplished clinician, Sam was listed year over year among Best Doctors in America, Guide to Top Doctors, Houston Top Doctors, Texas Super Docs, and America’s Top Physicians. In testament to his dedication towards his patients, he received the International Association of Healthcare Professionals Top Otolaryngologist in Houston, Compassionate Doctor Award. After 48 years, Sam retired from active clinical practice in 2021. Dr. Weber was loved by his innumerable patients whose well-being was first and foremost in his practice of medicine. He worked tirelessly to provide the best care possible for them. He went on to develop lifelong friendships with many patients. He was held in high regard by colleagues in Houston and beyond. In addition to his medical career, Sam was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was an avid gardener raising bonsai trees, a talent he learned from his father. Later in life he took up golf and became an active member of Braeburn Country Club. Though a late comer to the passion of golf, not a week went by without a round or two with his dearest friends. Reportedly, he could knock the ball a mile but was not always sure where it would land! Sam and Simone loved travel, especially cruises out of the Port of Galveston, and made many trips to Santa Fe, NM. They loved spending time with their many close friends and enjoyed happy weekends at their condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, TX. Sam is preceded in death by his parents Harry Nathan Weber and Rosemary Munsey Weber of Chattanooga Tennessee. He is survived by his wife Simone Dattel Weber; his three children and their spouses, Andrew Weber and Katherine Seger Weber of New York, NY; Michael Weber and Monica Rodriguez Weber of Houston, TX; and Amy Weber Lilly and Jeff Lilly of Austin, TX. He is also survived by his grandchildren Elizabeth Weber, Sarah Weber, Jacob Weber, Joshua Weber, Jonah Weber, David Weber, Anna Kate Cooper, and Miles Lilly. He is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Sally Weber Pearlman and Lowell Pearlman of Asheville, NC; Susan Weber McDaniel and Robert Gaston of San Angelo, TX; and Randal Weber, M.D. and Jane Edmond, M.D. of Houston and Austin, TX. The family would like to sincerely thank the ICU staff of The Houston Methodist Hospital and the staff of Houston Hospice for their kind and expert care. A Celebration of Life will be held at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd, Houston Texas on Thursday October 20, 2022 at 10 o’clock AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or the charity of your choice. To view the livestream please go to the link below: https://venue.streamspot.com/event/MzQ4MTkwMA==

Samuel Coleman Weber, M.D., F.A.C.S.

September 23, 1940 - October 18, 2022