Geoffrey Oliver Hartzler

I first met Geoff in February 1983 in the early angioplasty days. I was blessed to be able to work with him both in the Cath Lab and as a partner in business. In those days, there were no Interventional Cardiologists that would attempt complex multi-vessel cases but he did with phenomenal success. He was always humble about his work and never bragged about his patient successes. While working with him in the Lab, I noticed how he was respected by all that worked with him and how he respected...

Born with WPW, Dr Hartzler did my first EPS in 1980 ... God bless him ... May our Lord continue to comfort his family ... Know that after all these years I still am blessed not only by his medical care, but his sincere compassion for those he cared for ...

I was Geoff's secretary for about 7-1/2 years back in the 1980's. I did a lot of typing including slides for his presentations. He inspired me so much, he totally changed my direction in life. I was so proud to work for him. I did not know he passed until today, Oct 29, 2013. He would always say how buried he was under all the cans of film he had yet to see, to give his opinion on a patient's arteries. One day, I drew a picture of Geoff, buried under a mountain of film cans. He left me a...

I learned of Geoff's untimely passing today from a mutual friend. I first met Geoff at TCT in his role as Chairman of IntraLuminal Therapeutics, and again as Chair of Cardiovascular Systems. Our relationship grew into a friendship, and I never failed to be energized and uplifted by his business acumen, clinical knowledge, wise counsel, sharp wit, and gentle humanity. What a blessing he must have been to his patients. I didn't know about his musical interests until recently and will go back...

First, I want to express my sincere sympathy to Dorothy, Abby, Chrissy, Amanda and Angela. The loss you are feeling is shared by those of us who worked with him and admired him so. It has taken me this long to be able to put my thoughts together regarding my years of working with Dr. Hartzler. I went to work for him on December 18, 1986, and worked with him until his retirement in December of 1995. What exciting years those were!! He truly was a "MASTER" in his field - but he never...

I had the good fortune of spending time in the lab with Geoff as well as attending his training courses. Exposure to his pioneering techniques forever influenced me. I am a better physician for having the honor of knowing him & have done my best to pass his gifts on to others.

While there were many wonderful experiences during my cardiology fellowship training at St. Lukes, no one was more influential than Dr. Hartzler. My condolences to his family. Geoff, thank you for sharing your life with so many of us. Dr. William Freund

My prayers go out to Geoff's family. Geoff meant and gave so much to so many people. His gifted mind, hands, and engineering saved and extended so many lives. His gift of music enlightened many. His leadership, patience and teachings is the reason why so many of us in the cardiology field survived and succeeded. Thanks for everything Dr. Geoffery Hartzler..You will be dearly missed and never be forgotten.

Sorry to hear of Dr. Hartzler's death. I liked and respected him very much. He was without doubt the best interventional cardiologist I have known.
Jay Lipoff, MD (Marion, IL)