Corey A. Tancik
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Corey A. Tancik

  • April 5, 1956 - February 2, 2012
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“I apologize for this late entry. Dr. Tancik was one of my first attendings on the inpatient service during my third year of medical school. He was...Read More » ”
1 of 26 | Posted by: Parsa Shahinpoor - Portland, OR

“May God Bless and Keep All of You at this time. I will always remember Corey as a dear, good, and extremely caring and giving person. I was so proud...Read More » ”
2 of 26 | Posted by: Judy Bertsch Lorenz - Newcastle, WY

“I will never forget my doctor Tancik. Even though I was his patient, he always treated me like an equal. He will be missed. ”
3 of 26 | Posted by: Alex Gilbert Romero - Albuquerque, NM

“Dear Carla and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was looking forward to meeting Corey in Florida at the CAP Committee meeting. My...Read More » ”
4 of 26 | Posted by: Nancy Cornish - Atlanta, GA

“Though I did not know Corey personally, Carla shared several charming stories of him and the family with CAP Curriculum Committee members and staff....Read More » ”
5 of 26 | Posted by: Kim Kruger - Northfield , IL

“I am deeply saddened to hear of Corey's passing. My heartfelt prayers are with his family. ”
6 of 26 | Posted by: B. Mark Madrid - Albuquerque, NM

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of a mentor, a role model, a rigorous thinker with a kind heart and a great sense of humor, and an outstanding...Read More » ”
7 of 26 | Posted by: Andrea DeMeter - Albuquerque, NM

“Corey will be missed by all, but not forgotten. His personality, committment, sence of humor and smile set him apart and let him shine. He and his...Read More » ”
8 of 26 | Posted by: Patti Kapsner

“My condolences to Corey's family and friends. Corey and I interned together at the VAH medicine ward in 1986. He helped get me through the nights of...Read More » ”
9 of 26 | Posted by: Tina Welker MD - alb, NM

“I was one of the many fortunate residents who benefited from having Dr. Tancik as an attending. He was someone who clearly taught by example. Such an...Read More » ”
10 of 26 | Posted by: Rick Snider

“Corey was a friend as well as a colleague. We talked about things like our kids experiences in Albuquerque schools, and the best ski areas in New...Read More » ”
11 of 26 | Posted by: Thomas Byrd - Albuquerque, NM

“I worked with Corey at Truman for several years and was sorry to see him leave the clinic to work more at the VA. He had such a stabilizing, grounded...Read More » ”
12 of 26 | Posted by: Tam Saimons - Albuquerque, NM

“Dr. Tancik was my first intern as a third year medical student, along with Carolyn Voss. Together, they taught me how to perform many procedures and...Read More » ”
13 of 26 | Posted by: Leslie Morrison - Albuquerque, NM

“We are so sorry. ”
14 of 26 | Posted by: Albuquerque VA MICU Night Shift

“Corey and I were friends. I first met Corey when we were in private practice together. We would talk about life. I enjoyed our conversations because...Read More » ”
15 of 26 | Posted by: Karen Servilla - Albuquerque, NM

“It was with great sadness that I received the news of Dr Tancik's passing. He was a mentor to me and teacher. He was a thoughtful and bright...Read More » ”
16 of 26 | Posted by: Felipe Gutierrez - Phoenix, AZ

“Corey and I were residents together and then we did a year together as clinical research fellows in the CRC. I have very fond memories of Corey and...Read More » ”
17 of 26 | Posted by: Sylvia Vela - Phoenix, AZ

“Corey was my mentor during my Infectious Diseases fellowship at UNM and later a valued colleague. He set the bar high for professionalism,...Read More » ”
18 of 26 | Posted by: Michelle Iandiorio - Albuquerque, NM

“Dr. Tancik was a terrific mentor, and he was always kind. He helped me through some rough times, and I will always be grateful for having had him in...Read More » ”
19 of 26 | Posted by: Brannon Raney - Fort Worth, TX

“I had the great pleasure and honor to work with Cory as a fellow resident in internal medicine at UNM in the 80's. Few combined the genuine pleasure...Read More » ”
20 of 26 | Posted by: David Espey - Albuquerque, NM

“My family and I were saddened to hear the news of Cory's passing. It is a great loss to our community. Cory had an extremely sharp intellect. At the...Read More » ”
21 of 26 | Posted by: Frank Valencia - Albuquerque, NM

“I had the pleasure of working with Corey when I was a Chief Resident and later faculty member at UNM School of Medicine. The news is heartbreaking...Read More » ”
22 of 26 | Posted by: Bruce A. Mann MD

“I was shocked and saddened to learn about Corey's passing. Corey was my attending while I was in residency and then we worked together at the VA for...Read More » ”
23 of 26 | Posted by: Yvonne Dalton-Etheridge - NC

“Dr Tancik took care of me for many years at the Truman Clinic. He also helped me recover from legionnaires disease. Dr Tancik is the most gentle man...Read More » ”
24 of 26 | Posted by: Steven Moseley - Albuquerque, NM

“Such a sad day to hear of Corey's death. His UNM colleagues (both current and former) will miss him. ”
25 of 26 | Posted by: Steve Pergam - Seattle, WA

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
26 of 26 | Posted by: Yvonne Blevins and Staff - NM


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TANCIK - Corey Tancik passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Feb. 2, 2012, at the age of 55. He was born on April 5, 1956, in Salt Lake City, UT and grew up in Boulder, CO. Corey graduated from Colorado State University in 1979 and the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency and fellowship training at UNM in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He then worked in private practice and in public health in Albuquerque and Los Angeles County, CA., and on the faculty of the University of Arkansas for Health Sciences, Little Rock, AR, before returning to Albuquerque. He has worked in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at UNM and VA hospitals since 2001. Corey was a highly-regarded clinician, teacher and administrator. Corey loved being a doctor and felt privileged to be entrusted with his patient's care. He will be remembered for the superb care he provided for his patients, his steadfast commitment to medical education, and for his devotion to his religious faith and family. Corey had wonderful experiences traveling throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America and Egypt with his family. He enjoyed bicycling, running, hiking, and swimming. Corey was preceded in death by his father, William F. Tancik. He is survived by his mother, Betty Tancik (Loveland, CO); wife of 22 years, Carla Wilson; children, Matthew and Stephen; sister, Deborah Tancik (Sonoma, CA); brothers, Dan Tancik and wife Debra Tancik (Fort Collins, CO), and Gary Tancik (Lakewood, CO); and nieces and nephews: Nicole, Taylor, Mitchell, Gabrielle, Erick, Cresta, Thomas, Robert, Eamonn, Cameron, Daichi, Zoe, Mimi, and Clint. Our family has been touched by the outpouring of support from Corey's friends, colleagues, and patients. It is heartwarming for us to witness the love and respect which so many had for him. Corey possessed many outstanding qualities, but his keen wit, conviction, and strong moral character will be especially missed. We have all been blessed that Corey was a part of our lives. Interment will be in Colorado following a private service in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 7550 Eubank Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122, or to the American Heart Association (https//donate.americanheart.org).