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John Girard

Lafayette, California

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John Baker Girard

October 20, 1943 - February 8, 2015

Dr. John Baker Girard died on February 8 at the age of 71. He passed away at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, where he had spent nearly 40 years practicing obstetrics and gynecology, delivering babies and caring for patients. His medical...

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John was a wonderful doctor and human being. He cared deeply for all of his patients and will forever be in our hearts.

I´m very glad to be reminded of Dr. Girard and what a special human being he was. Anyone who ever met him was very lucky.

What a truly wonderful doctor Dr. Girard was. He helped deliver my daughter and saw me through some tough bouts of infertility and breast cancer. I still miss him and will never forget him. No one has been able to replace his special and sensitive care.

John You will be forever missed and forever in our hearts.

I left the Bay Area almost 9 years ago and have yet to find a doctor as amazing as John Girard, I still tell people about him. He delivered both of my children (1980/1984) and was my doctor until we moved in 2013. He was not just my doctor but felt like a long time friend of our family as well as a true professional who cared about each and every one of his patients. Even my husband loved accompanying me on my annual visits. Before we moved we made an appointment just to say ...

Have never found a better doctor and miss you still. You were the best! I hope you are happy in heaven with your love and shining down on us with that certain twinkle in your eye!

Dr G,
Seeing your sweet face once again makes me think: They don’t make ‘em like YOU anymore. What a fine and incredible legacy you have left behind. A true doctor and a true gentleman. You are still so sorely missed and loved.
~ Kathryn Sibley

With loving memories of the kind and wonderful man who delivered our children, the second one twenty eight years ago this morning! Forever in our hearts!

How can I write about this magnificent man. I moved away from the Bay area and just recently returned. I wanted to see him again, as he was my life line through so much of my life. How could one ever say goodbye to John? From the first time I sat in his office, as a single woman, at the behest of my two best friends, who also were his patients, I knew he would be my friend, Dr and social guru for life. He guided me through 2 pregnancies, one fetal demise, and my first diagnosis of breast...