Salzman, Dr. Robert T., born December 30, 1935 in NY, died peacefully at home in Coral Gables, FL at age 84. He moved to Miami at 9 years old with his parents Murray and Mary Salzman. He is predeceased by his beloved brother and medical partner, Stanley (Phyllis) Salzman. He attended Miami High and continued his education at University of Florida where he was a proud member of Pi Lam. He made his mark at Tulane Medical School (Class of 1960) where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. As a respected physician in Miami with Board Certifications in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, he was considered a "doctors' doctor" and was deeply respected by his colleagues, patients and staff. He loved teaching and mentoring residents and medical students at Jackson Memorial Hospital where he volunteered for decades. Bob's loving bedside manner and legendary diagnostic skills defined his tenure at Baptist Hospital, where he served with distinction on the Medical Board and as Chairman of the Rehabilitation Center. His extensive research experience during private practice lead to the creation of Miami Research Associates where he remained involved until his retirement in 2016. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jane, who was the love of his life, and his devoted children Richard (Lori) Salzman, Marla Weitman (Mark Silverberg), Marc (Jaclyn) Salzman, Deborah (Robert) Sperber, and Peter (Allison) Cohen, and grandchildren Nicole (Sam) Page and Scott Salzman, Alexa Weitman, Josh and Sam Salzman, Noah and Gavin Sperber, and Marissa and Bradley Cohen, and extended family Arthur (Iris) Langel, Marilyn Salzman, Marsha Salzman, and his nieces and nephew. He will be dearly missed and will live on in the cherished memories of those he loved. Funeral Service will be held at Temple Beth Am on Sunday, January 12 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the South Florida Arthritis Foundation, Attn: Dr. Salzman Memorial Gifts, 400 Hibiscus St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jan. 11, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Salzman

15 Entries

Richard Masington

January 5, 2024

As my room mate in the Pilam house, I created mnemonic phrases and sentences to help him memorize "stuff" for his chemistry class.
As a doctor, he was "all class".
As a friend, he never recognized "class".
All fond memories.
Dick Masington

Buz Reynolds

January 5, 2021

I grew up with Bob. My memories of him and his contribution of care for his patients stand out. Golfing with Bob and Max after bengals and lox stand out in my memory.

January 15, 2020

We are so sorry to hear that Bob passed away. He diagnosed me 40 years ago and was incredibly influential in my treatment and was not only an incredible doctor clinically, but kind, empathic, and smart! We will miss him..there are few like him..
Barbara and Alan Feinberg

January 12, 2020

Bob and I were close fraternity bros., and shared many great memories. I am not well and had an incident yesterday that will keep me from the funeral. I was not there in person, but be sure my thoughts were. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Jay Euster

Patricia Dwyer

January 12, 2020

I am so very sorry to know that Dr. Salzman is no longer with us. He first took care of me over 50 years ago, and taught me to believe there was always a way to fight through a horrible disease. He enabled me to hope and be optimistic, and was always kind.
He will be missed and remembered as a very special man.

Pamela Greenstein Seitz

January 12, 2020

So very, very sorry.

Susan Beider

January 11, 2020

Was very saddened to learn of Bob's death. My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.

sheila bergen

January 11, 2020

Bob was a close friend from the time he moved to Miami. So many great memories .....I will miss him. Condolences to Jane and all of the family.

linda brickman

January 11, 2020

Bob Salzman was a neighborhood buddy, my close teenage friend,a long standing classmate, and a wonderful guy. I'll always remember him with a warm, happy feeling and a big smile! My condolences to all who feel the loss of him.
Linda Kaplan Brickman MHS '53

Ira Baum

January 11, 2020

Both Robert and his brother Stanley played a very important role in my professional life. I will always be indebted to both of them. A life well lived.

William (Buz) Reynolds

January 11, 2020

Bobby and I, along with others were buddies from Coral Way Elementary school. We were close neighbors and close friends. We stayed in touch and over time, Bobby treated my arthritic elbow and hip...very successfully I might add. I enjoyed the few golf games we played along with Max and one time with his wonderful wife, Mary. I salute a wonderful doctor and man.

Gary Cohen

January 11, 2020

Dr. Salzman was the greatest; I have many fond memories of seeing him in the "bunker building" over by Baptist Hospital. He was a tremendous physician and a great help to our family. RIP

Mike and Renny Nachwalter

January 11, 2020

Jane, Debbie, Ricky and the rest of the family. Deepest sympathy from Renny, Mike and the rest of the Nachwalters. Wonderful guy and much respected.. Was my Doc as well as lots and lots of other people. In the day even played some tennis together. He made a mark on all the people he met and it was most favorable. An honor to have known him. Sorry we can not be with you tomorrow but know we are thinking of y'all. Warm regards, Mike and Renny

Lewanda M. Fix

January 11, 2020

To Jane and family:
We the class of 1953, Miami Senior High remember Bob so well and was great seeing him at reunions. We will miss this fine man, gentleman and doctor and he surely gave back so much to many others with his knowledge. With deep sorry our class extends our condolences to Jane and family...
CLASS OF 1953 MHS

January 11, 2020

Many great memories. A wonderful, caring doctor and a dear friend to so many.
Bob Rothberg

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