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William H. F­oresman '88

Nov. 9, 1966-Feb. 23, 2020

William H. ­F­oresman ’88 was a urologist who contributed to medicine and to his community for more than two decades in his hometown of Auburn, N.Y. He died Feb. 23, 2020, at age 53, at home in Owasco, near Auburn.

Leaders of the local medical community remembered Foresman for his advocacy for Auburn Community Hospital, his generosity with his time to the hospital and to his patients, his honesty, kindness, and the confidence he inspired in his patients.

Foresman, who was born on Nov. 9, 1966, was a son of Arthur Hastings Foresman and Joanne Philbrook. He graduated from Auburn High School and matriculated at Hamilton, where he majored in biology and joined Delta Phi fraternity. His academic performance earned him election into Phi Beta Kappa.

From Hamilton, Foresman went on to Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, where he earned his medical degree. He completed a residency in urology at the University of Rochester Medical School Center at Strong Memorial Hospital before returning to Auburn where he began practicing medicine in 1998. In 2004, he established Lake Region Urology and in 2014 became part of Associated Medical Professionals of NY.

“He has left a major impact, both personally and professionally, on our practice, his patients and staff, the community and everyone who knew him,” noted Associated Medical about Foresman on its website.

Foresman had an uncompromising work ethic that he attributed to his parents, a published obituary said. An outdoorsman, he loved hunting, boating, and fishing, and he had a strong religious commitment.

Foresman’s leadership positions in the community included president of the Cayuga County Medical Society, chief of surgery and president of the medical staff at Auburn Memorial Hospital, and hospital board member.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Judy Sayer Foresman, two sons, his parents, and three siblings, including Pamela Foresman ’85.

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