TORODE, Ian Philip

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1. Ian has been part of our family for the past 14 years, he has been my son Lockie’s specialist since he was one years old. Ian was the most kind, funny and amazing surgeon you could meet. Lockie loved visiting Ian just to see what tie he was wearing and have their “chat” as Lockie called it. He operated on Lockie when he was only 8 years old, i was so scared but we knew Lockie was in the best hands. The relationship he had with my son was amazing. Lockie was not allowed to play footy due to his condition, he loved his footy but when i said no he would fight me on it but when Ian said no, it was okay, he trusted and believed in Ian as we all did. We are devastaed with the news of Ian’s passing, we loved and trusted him so much. We had an apointment to see him in October…. Such an amazing and gifted man who helped so many children. Our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to Lyn, Robbie and Tim. xx

   Raelene Mulgrew August 12 2015 9:47 am

2. Ian Torode has been a part of our lives for 16 years. Both my girls have been patients throughout the years. And we’re still under his care at 16 and 18. He was a wonderful and trusted surgeon, and a much loved man in our household. It is because of this great man that my oldest daughter has chosen her career path. How he helped her sister and then later her will never be forgotten. As a parent the trust I had in this man was amazing. I would like to thank his family for sharing this great man with us. You are all in our thoughts. The love and care he gave to his patients was always above and beyond. I can only imagine what a loving and caring husband and father he would have been. This man will be missed by so many people and so many families. I am heartbroken to hear this news. RIP To one of the greatest I have ever met. The world is a sadder place without you. Sadly my daughter will not live out her dream to work along side you as her mentor. My youngest has had many surgeries and both my “rascals” will be forever grateful for the work of this man. As we sat at University in Geelong on Sunday beginning Amy’s dream of being just like you, an orthopaedic surgeon, we talked of Amy’s wish to be just like you and Megan’s love of the man who has helped her to walk tall. Lyn, Robert and Tim thank you for lending the world this very special man. An Angel on Earth and now an Angel in Heaven. So deeply and sadly missed xxxxxx Rhonda, Amy and Megan Best

   Rhonda Best August 14 2015 9:38 am

3. The world has lost the most precious and wonderful surgeon and kind person . We thank him for his skill and love and the way he treated us and our daughter Joanne . We were honoured to have met him and his successful surgery for scoliosis was amazing .

   Vivienne Moulday August 15 2015 10:12 am

4. Mr.Torode was amazing he gave so much of himself to helping others eternally grateful for everything he did for my son Darren Hornidge as well as our whole family.

   juanita rogrrson,hornidge August 15 2015 1:58 pm

5. Dr Torode was very funny. I have known him since day dot and going to miss him. I always loved to see his different tie every 3 months

   Grace August 15 2015 6:03 pm

6. Ian was a great man he fixed me up and made me laugh best wishes to his family
   Rest in Peace

   Ben petersen August 15 2015 8:12 pm

7. I just found out today Ian had passed away. Chris rang me today and she always rang to say Ian is away and can we reschedule your appointment? But today was a total shock! Our daughter was 2 weeks old when we first met Ian. He was so kind and the way he would say it was going to be ok comforted us. Our daughter had over 30 operations with Ian. Some were harder than others but our daughter always loved and trusted Ian. We were so looking forward to seeing Ian next week to arrange one last operation. We are sad Ian will not be there. But we know he will be looking over Leo’s shoulders and with us every step of the way. Thank you Ian. It has been an absolute pleasure knowing you. From the bottom of our hearts we give you eternal gratitude for helping our daughter become the most amazing 20 year old woman she is. We feel for your wife and children left behind. But every time they see a coloured tie it will bring a smile to their faces. Love always Paul, Christine, Eliza MAddy and Noah Browning

   Christine Browning August 19 2015 4:54 pm

8. My daughter was diagnosed with severe scoliosis just before she turned 13. She is now 16. We have been seeing Ian privately for these past few years and can honestly say we have never met another doctor like him. He spoke fondly of his family, compared one of his son’s to my daughter being that they were both quite shy. He treated her with so much tenderness and genuine care, this is something exceptional and not something she experienced from many doctors. He was one of a kind. She requires surgery that he was supposed to perform and we now have the task of finding someone we trust as much as we trusted him. We have his photo limited with a guardian angel on the corner . He will be with her for her surgery when she has it. My thoughts go out to his family. I can’t imagine your loss. Thinking of you all.

   Bianca Taylor August 24 2015 10:53 pm

9. Ian, you told us that our son had some of the worst bilateral talipes that you had seen for many years, but you would fix him as best you could. My son came to you at three days old, and has since played rep basketball, afl football and heaps of golf. At only 16 he has achieved more than you or I expected. He’s going to start sprint training before pre-season footy next year, just so he can keep up with the other boys in his age group. You always told us that the best physio is to let him try and do whatever he wanted – and you were right!! I do believe rep basketball was the best thing for his feet/ankles, and he WAS good enough (maybe he was a bit stubborn) to make the team – he put pain aside for sport, but was determined to be equal to his mates – no concessions – just as good! And has done that! Next year I’m under 18’s footy may sort him out, but he should have never played sport or been any good so he has exceeded all expectations. We loved you Ian. Xx

   Sue Robertson August 18 2023 10:43 pm