Richard Cohen

Dr. Cohen saved my life when I was 29 years old. I was at SF Children's Hospital for a simple sinus surgery. I woke up and blood was dripping down my throat and out of my nose. After about an hour I was taken back into the OR for additional packing in my sinuses. My surgeon could not stop the bleeding and it became an emergency. I started to feel very weak from blood loss and told my surgeon, "You have to do something!" Thank G-d he called Dr. Cohen who I believe was Chief of Staff at...

Dr. Richard J. Cohen was my physician and a friend for over 15 years. I am sadden to learn in November 2019 that he passed in December 2018.
A fantastic physician who dealt with my few medical issues, but kept me as a patient during this period. I remember dr. COhen as a true medical professional, detailed records, always a 360 complete assessment of any medical situation and a person who was sincere, faithful, research to find the answer and time to address your concern. I know Dr....

Dr. Cohen treated me for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma when I was 25 in 1982. After being cured, he was my Primary Care Physician (PCP) until he retired.

I always enjoyed his positive disposition, and we had several interests in common: SF 49ers; SF Giants; and laptop computers. (The first IBM PC was launched in late 1981. Whenever my colleagues and I built a new laptop computer, Dr. Cohen was eager to check it out.) In later years, Dr. Cohen genuinely looked forward to my appointments,...

My sincerest and deepest sympathies to Dr. Cohen's entire family.

Although it was 30 years ago since I was treated, I still remember him well. He was funny and practiced the art and science of medicine. I used to read the new research in medical journals that was related to my case then swamp him with questions when in his office. He told me that if he had me and another similar patient in one day, he would have to be taken out on a stretcher! Despite answering my questions very...

My sincere condolences to Dr. Cohen's family at his passing. He was my hematologist for years. He was a warm, caring and wonderful doctor with a wonderful sense of humor. He was definitely a favorite of mine. He shall be missed. May he rest in peace.

Dr. Cohen was my oncologist when he treated me for breast cancer in 2003. Thanks to his care, I'm still cancer free. He was the most caring and compassionate doctors I have ever experienced. Dr. Cohen used to send me my lab reports and would hand write me encouraging notes on them with one of his beloved fountain pens. I kept all of his paperwork and recently had it scanned into my current medical records. My current physician was amazed at his detailed record keeping!
My sincere...

I last saw Dick at Bar Mitzvah service of my great-nephew last fall. I
I could tell he was quite ill, and that it was a great effort for him to attend Saturday services. It looked courageous to me.
One of my main recollections of Dick is of the many years that my late husband, Harry Kahn, and I sat near Dick and Sandy at Series J S.F. Opera performances in the 1980's and 90's. His excitement about new productions and singers was infectious, and added to the excitement of the...

Sandy, My heart goes out to you and your family. Richard was such a good friend and doctor to Fred, and the times we four spent together, though too few, are remembered fondly by me. Especially our day at a Giants game, and at our 40th anniversary party. May Richard' s memory be a blessing. He was a mensch. My deepest condolences.
Myrna