Michael S. Wiedman, MD
Renowned Opthamologist
Michael S. Wiedman, MD passed peacefully on December 27, 2024, with his loving wife, Irene, by his side.
He was born in New York on October 4, 1927, to his parents, Morris and
Rose (Greenberg) Wiedman. He graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and generously provided medical treatment to those in need in Appalachia and abroad.
Dr. Mike, as he was affectionately known, was a renowned ophthalmologist, who was an innovator in cataract surgery, oculoplastic surgery and corneal transplant surgery. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Mike performed research and taught at Harvard University Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
As an avid world traveler, Dr. Mike found ways to incorporate his medical knowledge with his adventures by researching the impact of high altitudes on eye health while climbing Mt. Everest and Mt. Kilimanjaro. He was a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in recognition of both geographical and medical work on an expedition that discovered the source of the Amazon River in the Andes.
Dr. Mike ran multiple Boston and New York Marathons and led relay races around Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. He served as a sketch artist in the U.S. Army. In addition to traveling and athletics, he was an enthusiast for education, opera music, wine, art, photography and rock climbing.
Dr. Mike is survived by his wife of over 26 years, Irene (Kontulis) Wiedman, his son, Timothy F. Wiedman, and Timothy’s daughter, Faith Wiedman, his son, Thomas B. Wiedman, and Thomas’ daughter, Fenja Königsmann, his niece, Winifred J. Richmond, and his step-daughters, Melissa F. Cutler (Earle) and Daphne F. Chapin (Aldus). He was affectionally known as Doc to his two step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Nicholas M. Wiedman, his three
sisters, Miriam (Wiedman) Richmond, Hilda Wiedman and Lucille Wiedman and his nephew, Robert J. Richmond. He is also survived by many close friends, colleagues and his long-time pet tortoise, Climby. A private memorial service will be held at a future date