RICHARD DECKELBAUM

In March 2021, after not matching for medical residency in the USA, I felt utterly hopeless. I turned to research positions in the meantime, hoping to reapply the following year. Then in April 2021, I received a call from Dr. Deckelbaum, and after a brief 10-minute interview, I found myself connected to an extraordinary individual who would go on to change my life in ways I never expected. Dr. Deckelbaum took a chance on me when I had lost all faith in myself. Not only did he offer me an...

My deep condolences to you Kaya and to your family. I am Walter Baethgen and had the privilege to work with Richard in Columbia for the last 15 years. He is one of the best persons I have ever met. He left a mark in my professional and personal life that will stay with me forever.

Hello. My name is Paul Biderman. I am a patient with Abetalipoproteinemia. Myself, along with Dr. Deckelbaum and other doctors and researchers founded the ABL+ Foundation in 2019 and he remained an active board member as recently as last month. In fact, there may well not be an ABL+ Foundation if it wasn't for Dr. Deckelbaum as he was the one who approached other doctors and researchers and suggested that a foundation should be started. In the 5 years Dr. Deckelbaum worked with us he was...

Dr Richard Deckelbaum was a phenomenal Doctor, who was so accommodating & sincere. He took time to advise & help me with my daughters' extremely rare genetic disorder called Chylomicron Retention Disease. I am deeply saddened by his passing & would like to extend my sincere condolences to his loves ones. Know that he was greatly appreciated for all that he has done for our children.

Dr. Decklebaum B'H saved our son Luca's life, quite literally. He has a rare form of lipid disorder called chylomicron retention disease and without Dr. Decklebaum, he never could have thrived the way he is now. More importantly, he listened to us when no other doctors would. We are so, so sorry for your loss and may his memory be a blessing.

Sincere condolences to you Kaya and to your family. Richard was a great member of our class at McGill and interning in Montreal during Expo `67. I specially remember the skit with Danny Klass at our 50th reunion. He had great enthusiasm for every aspect of life and leaves a record of great humanitarian and clinical work. Michael and Jan StangerMDCM ´67

Richard was a wonderful man and a great friend. He will be sorely missed. - Wariero Family

Richard was devoted to translating complex nutrient interactions into understandable clinical uses. Five editions of the book, Preventive Nutrition, with chapters from like-minded colleagues from around the world, of the book, were one of his vehicles.