Noted physician, Dr. Melvyn Kossover, dies

MELVYN F. KOSSOVER, M.D., 87, passed away on December 31, 2020 in New Orleans due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. His remains were donated for medical research.

DR. MELVYN KOSSOVER

Kossover was in private practice as an internist with a specialty in Diabetolgy from 1964-1998 and limited his practice to diabetes management until the time of his retirement a decade ago.

An undergraduate at Tulane University, Kossover also graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine. Later, he was a clinical professor of Medicine at the Tulane University School of Medicine and an assistant professor of Medicine at LSU Health Science Center. He was very active in many professional and civic organizations including the American Diabetes Association (New Orleans chapter and Louisiana State chapter past president) and Touro Infirmary.

Kossover was a past Brotherhood president at Temple Sinai.

He was an active member of his community and was a member of French Quarter Citizens, the Steamboat Club and the Prime Timers. He was also involved with observing Mardi Gras celebrations with a number of Carnival organizations. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no memorial service at this time.

A native of Little Rock, AR.,  he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy Kossover, and their children Marc (Laura Branagan) Kossover of San Francisco and Kathy (Bobby) Breffle of Hartwell, GA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mel’s memory may be made to Congregation Temple Sinai or the charity of your choice.