DR. KENNETH MICHAEL RIFKIND

Sorry for your loss. Your dad saved my life 44 years after my appendix ruptured when I was 15 years old. I'll never forget him. He was a very caring doctor.

I came to USA from Kashmir Pakistan. I was nothing but looking for residency. He accommodated me kindly and change my future. Today me and my whole family is physicians. I really believe that he was an angel from GOD, he sent to earth to change our family life and future. He was my program director and great mentor. He saved me in so many difficulties during residency. It was very painful for me to hear about his death but I understand every life has to finish one day. I accept the GOD...

Dear Sandra and family: For some reason Ken was on my mind for several months so I decided today to Google his name. I worked for CRT from 1984-1999 as his transcriber as well as his patient when I had breast cancer. I could not have asked for a more empathetic doctor. My husband was dying from cancer and then I was diagnosed with 2 teens at home. Ken was so supportive, anticipating my questions/concerns. He was a wonderful boss and, of the 7 surgeons, was my favorite. He was so proud of his...

I worked at Booth Memorial Medical Center for many years while. Dr. Rifkind practiced surgery there. Every word in the obituary was true and then some. I witnessed first hand the fact that he would go to great lengths to help someone. I am privileged to have known him and to have worked with him. He was a very rare breed.

My sincere condolences on the loss of your father and husband. Dr. Rifkind was the kindest physician I ever had the pleasure of meeting. I was trying to reach out to see if he was still doing surgeries and I can across this memory page. My heartfelt condolences to all. Mindy

Dear Ken, You were the very best addition our family. Every testament written here describes you aptly. You were the kindest, loving and probably the smartest man in the room. You will be missed. Diane Epstein, cousin

He was so lovely to us when Anna was diagnosed with LCIS. He was so kind to us and his surgery was exceptional. I always told him I thought Jerry Garcia was taking care of my wife! Rest well dear Dr Rifkind. We will miss you so

I have the honor and priviledge of working with him at Bellevue OR. A compassionate and kind human being. Will be sadly missed. My prayers to his family.