Irving "Bill" Rudman M.D.

As a student nurse at Silver Cross in the early 1960's I had the honor of learning from Dr. Rudman. He was always so patient and tolerant of a new fledgling. He also performed surgery for my mother, who also was a nurse and me. I send my deep sympathy to your family. Good memories will always keep him near. God bless your family.
Carole Foutz Smith

Dr. Rudman reset my dislocated finger after a bicycle fall about 50 years ago at Hedges Clinic. That was my only visit to Hedges ever, but I always referred to Dr. Rudman afterward as "my Doctor". Today I remember a kind man. My respects to his family.

My sincere sympathy to his family and close friends. I was an RN working at Hedges Clinic when this young good looking surgeon joined the group and we were all in awe. Later I went back to SCH and worked in the Surgical Recovery Room as it was called back then. My staff and I worked very closely with Dr. Rudman and his patients. He never missed an opportunity to teach. He was always caring and kind and never spoke an angry word. He was a very special person, truly a great gentleman.

I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed my all as he oversees us from above. Every moment I worked with Dr. Rudman while at Silver Cross Hospital was inspiring. He was such a gentle, caring & loving individual. I recall his quest to find penguins for his daughter and was eager to see what new penguins I came across. He was one of the, if not the most, gentle caring physician I have ever worked with in my +40 in healthcare. He touched so many lives with genuine compassion.