William M. Witt

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to secure a future and further education for William's daughter Sarahann Williamina Witt in the form of a check made payable to Sarahann and mail to the family residence.  For further information, please call the funeral home for the address on where to mail the checks.

William M. Witt, PhD, MD of Thornwood passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

Instilled his Love, Compassion and Dedication in Life-long learning, teaching, research and advocacy and healing for patients with end-stage multiple sclerosis disease

☼MD (2024) from Blue Marble University Medical School
☼PhD (2020) in Public Health (Community Health) from Walden University
☼GRADUATE DEGREE (2006) in Biology from John’s University, Jamaica, NY
☼MS (1999) in Health Policy and Management from New York Medical College
☼MPH (1992) in General Public Health (Biostatistics) from New York Medical College
☼BS (1989) in General Science (Chemistry) from Fordham University
☼Diploma (1982) from Fordham Preparatory School

Dr Witt was awarded the Langer Biomechanics Award of Excellence granting him full Tuition Scholarship for Study of Podiatry at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 1992-1997 Although not granted extended time to complete his degree in podiatry due to his own devastating MS diagnosis and hospitalizations, Dr Witt dedicated his remaining life to advancing research, patient care and advocacy in MS. Dr Witt completed his PhD in Community Public Health and Devised and implemented regulations to accommodate disabled students in alignment with academic standards.
Dr Witt competed an on-line MD degree from the Blue Marble University Medical School in a 2 year versus 3 year period of time after his slow recovery from long COVID which left him paralyzed from waist down with his MS disease. The Blue Marble Medical degree emphasized cutting edge biomedicine, including stem cell biology and autologous and mixed stem cell regenerative medicine. A focus on advancing multiple sclerosis therapeutics was chosen throughout much of the 21 st century biomedical curriculum. DR WITT WAS A BIOLOGY TEACHING FELLOW from 2004 to 2006 at St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY; Taught biochemistry at Queens Community College and New York University SERVED AS ADJUNCT GENERAL AND ORAGIC CHEMISTRY LECTURER – (2003 to 2004) at Lehman College, Bronx, NY. Worked as a Computer Consultant and Senior Scientist at All Computer Services in New Rochelle, NY and at Val Com Services, Scarsdale, NY from 2007-2011.
Dr Witt volunteered at Einstein Cancer Community Outreach, Calvary Hospital, pediatric AIDS at Albert Einstein and the Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Beth Abraham Hospital

DR WITT WAS A CO-AUTHOR FOR 2 SCIENTFIC PUBLICATIONS AND HAS CONTRIBUTED OVER 65 VARIOUS PAPERS, THESES, AND PRESENTATIONS:
1. Fabry ME, Witt WM, Suzuka SM, Nagel RL, Impact of HbF and Gender on Mean Survival Time
of NY1KO Sickle Transgenic Mice Expressing Exclusively Human Hemoglobins, Blood, 98
(11)750a, 2001.
2. Fabry ME, Witt WM, Suzuka SM, An Emerging Role for Nitric Oxide in Sickle Cell Disease
Vascular Homeostasis and Therapy, Current Opinion in Hematology, 10(2): 99-107, 2003.
DR WITT CONDUCTED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE AREAS OF:
Neuroscience – Neurotoxicology of Acetylethyltetramethyltetralin (AETT) in a Rodent Model, St.
John’s University (Jamaica, NY), 2005
Cancer – Cellular Responses to Stress, North Shore LIJ (Manhasset, NY), 2005 to 2006 |
Transcription Factors in Breast Cancer, St. John’s University (Jamaica, NY), 2005 | In Vitro Study
of Temozolomide as a Cytotoxic Agent in the Treatment of Acute Leukemias, Brander Cancer
Research Institute (Hawthorne, NY), 2001 to 2002
Cell Death – A Study of Apoptosis in Embryonic Zebra fish, St. John’s University (Jamaica, NY),
2004
Sickle Cell Disease – Lifespan Comparisons in NY1KO and BERK Sickle Cell Mice | Correction of
Sickle Cell Disease in Transgenic Mouse Models by Gene Therapy, Albert Einstein College of
Medicine (Bronx, NY), 2001
Organic Chemistry – Steric and Electronic Effects upon Stereochemistry of Nucleophilic Addition
to Carbonyl Compounds, Fordham University (Bronx, NY), 1986
Multiple Sclerosis- Doctoral Thesis entitled “Experiences of Multiple Sclerosis Patients with
Continuity of Care: A Phenomenological Study” Dr. William Witt
THESIS ABSTRACT:
Background: Continuity of care is a crucial characteristic of high-quality multiple sclerosis (MS) care. Nevertheless, experiences of MS patients with continuing care are currently understudied, particularly through in-depth methods, such as qualitative approaches. This is despite the significance of continuity of care in improving patient satisfaction and the quality of life of patients with chronic diseases. Aim: To examine the experiences and perceptions of MS patients with continuity of care through a critical exploration of their lives following hospitalization for an exacerbation. Design of the study: Qualitative using phenomenological approach. Participants: Eight participants living with MS. All participants were from New York. Method: Individual face to face semi-structured interviews. Results: Participants had experiences with the three types of continuity of care (relational, informational, and managerial). The findings of this research indicated that trusted relationships with a small number of healthcare providers are preferred for tailored and easy access to care. Relational continuity was valued although was in most cases deficient. Informational continuity was essential, although also deficient as health care providers failed to provide the participants with adequate information regarding their condition. Regarding managerial continuity, the participants felt that care delivered to them was not well connected, and they had to assume the responsibility of coordinating their own care. Conclusion: Participants had both positive and negative experiences with the various elements of continuity of care. The implication is that the experiences of MS patients with continuity of care following hospitalization can be used to enhance the quality of care and patient satisfaction

Family and friends are invited to Pleasant Manor Funeral Home, Inc. 575 Columbus Avenue - Thornwood, New York 10594 on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 9:30 - 12:00 PM for visitation.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for William at St. Ann's Church in Ossining at 12:30 PM.  William will be laid to rest in his family plot after the mass at Gate of Heaven. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to secure a future and further education for William's daughter Sarahann Williamina Witt in the form of a check made payable to Sarahann and mail to the family residence.  For further information, please call the funeral home for the address on where to mail the checks.

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