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You were my absolute favorite surgeon to work with. You will be greatly missed. The Klabundes

Scott Klabunde

There is a hole in my heart the shape of the light that was you. I was in a men's group with Aaron for 20 years. I will be eternally grateful for his loving friendship, generosity and keen observations. The most brilliant and eclectic man I have ever known. I am so sad at your passing. I will miss this man for the rest of my life.

Richard Mertz

I knew Aaron for many years as his colleague and friend. He was extremely well-versed in all disciplines. You could talk to him about religion, politics, geography, history, and yes, orthopedic surgery. He was a musician and a patron of the arts. He made numerous contributions as a joint replacement surgeon that will have a lasting impact on our specialty. He was an outstanding clinician, scientist and educator, a unique combination. Aaron generously covered for me when I was deployed for a year in the Navy, which was greatly appreciated by my patients. He was a wonderful husband, father and family man. Aaron will be sorely missed.

Steven Gitelis

I'm gonna miss you my Warrior Brother...Peace🙏🏿

Bharataji Joplin

Aaron was a One of a kind Mensch. Not only was he a talented physician, but always had a welcome smile, always interesting, knowledgeable, kind, so very human.
He will be missed by all, Love, Nicki and Ken Milin

Nicki Milin

So sorry to hear about my brother in laws passing. His full life will be remembered by all that he came in contact with, both professionally and family. RiP

barbara charal

Sincere condolences to Iris, AJ, Jessica, Rebecca, Cody, Rob on the passing of Aaron, your beloved husband, father, brother. May his memory be a blessing to you and the entire Rosenberg family always.

David Schaen

I knew Aaron well years ago when he was a fellow in orthopaedic oncology at Mass General Hospital. He was talented, intelligent and a warm caring human being with a wealth of knowledge not only of medicine, but music and other areas as well. His patients loved him. He was devoted to Iris and his family. We hadn't crossed paths recently, but I thought of him often. Our brief time as colleagues in Boston was too short and I will miss his energy, caring and friendship. My deepest sympathy goes to Iris, his children and family.

Mark Gebhardt

Dr Rosenberg was an amazing mentor and teacher for me during residency. When you thought he was not paying attention as he was telling all of us a story, he would correct you during surgery ever so subtly. You wouldn’t realize it was his guiding hand helping you the whole time. He was a true mentor and will be missed

Daniel Park

You will be missed Aaron. Not sure you understood the impact you had on so many of us. Thank you for sharing your time with me. I will always think of you when I hear there is no free lunch.

Brett Levine

Aaron - You will be missed. You had a tremendous impact on me and so many others on our careers. Even until today, you take the prize of asking the most difficult interview question I have encountered - but that was my initial exposure to you, and the start of my privilege to have you as a mentor. I continue to teach your tenet - the OR is no place to think, but it's a place to execute your plan. May you rest in peace.

Neil Sheth

You will be missed by many. You left an impact on so many of us who had the privilege of getting to know you. Amazing Surgeon, mentor and a colleague.

Vivek Sood

I was a fellow with Aaron in 2004-05. my year started with Aaron, and that was the perfect place for me to start. He was a great mentor for me, he gave me confidence, he was encouraging, he was incredibly knowledgeable, and I felt like he was my friend. I owe him so much for springing me forward to a great professional career and a great family life. It hurts to hear of his passing. God bless Aaron and his family. I will be forever grateful for what he did for me.

Don Lnapke

Remarkable man, a father figure to your residents, fellows and beyond. Every one of my life events since fellowship was followed by some form of your acknowledgement - very much like my own family. How did you find that time? You will be sorely missed, have left an extraordinary mark. I think of you always when I remind my own residents, trainees that “there IS no free lunch.” But thank you for sharing YOUR lunch. We love and will miss you dearly 🙏🏽❤️

Rishi Balkissoon

Aaron was a one of a kind superstar. He was an Intern when I was on the Ortho service as a M3 at Rush. A hysterically funny, Renaissance man, kind, supportive and humble.
Rest in peace Aaron. Your legacy is extraordinary and you’ll never be forgotten to those you mentored, your colleagues, your friends and family.

Steve Petersen

Aaron was not only an exceptional surgeon and mentor, but also a genuinely kind and compassionate person. He was a man of many talents — a gifted surgeon, a musician, and a steady guiding presence for those new to the practice. He was thoughtful and measured in his opinions, and he was always willing to take the time to help me think through complex clinical decisions. His wisdom, generosity, and quiet support made a lasting impact on me and so many others.

Kathy Weber

At fellows conference, Dr. Rosenberg would often begin by speaking about subjects that seemed far removed from orthopedics: guitar, saccadic eye movements, or some other unexpected theme. Only later would we realize that, all along, he had been imparting essential orthopedic principles in a way no one else could.

But he was more than an exceptional attending surgeon. He was deeply and genuinely curious, with a profound respect for other cultures and a rare fluency in many languages, surgical, musical, and philosophical alike. He was a Zen master and a trusted consigliere to people from every walk of life.

He meant so much to so many, and he remains the giant on whose shoulders we stand each day — in the operating room, in clinic, and at home. We will miss you dearly. You were truly one of a kind.

Andrew Park

Aaron and I began our careers in orthopedics at Rush at roughly the same time. He was a consummate educator and clinician and certainly was helpful to those of us on the basic science side of orthopedics. He will be missed.

Rick Sumner