Dr. Richard Lazar

Dr. Lazar was the most incredible surgeon! I will never forget him. He performed two back surgeries on me. I am still benefitting from his skilled hand today. One thing I noticed the very first time I met him, was his fashionable style and his SHOES! I loved his shoes! But his SMILE was the best!

I was truly blessed to have had Dr. Lazar, perform two back surgeries on me. He was always a gentleman, and professional, and (quite a looker) He always treated me with respect and a smile on his face. My heart was broken when I learned of his passing, I was scheduled to see him that same week for a check up. I will always remember him with a grateful heart. My sincere condolences to his family.

Back has been better the last three years.Always worried it might go bad but not as much anymore. Dr Lazar had some great hands.

Now my son in law is in his last year in residency in Denver than off to Seattle for a year of fellowship. He of all things is a spine surgeon. He just lost a former teammate in Afghanistan last week who was special forces stationed at Ft Carson who were together on two tours of Iraq son in law being the medic. Some lives just end before their time.

It's been 20 years since my scoliosis correction surgery (T3-L1 fusion). I haven't had any pain or problems at all. Surgeons who have seen the work Dr. Lazar did always comment on what a great job he did. My scar is also barely visible. My mom and I were really happy with the care Dr Lazar gave me. Besides being a fantastic surgeon, he was a very kind man, very special. I think of him often and then pray for his wife and children.

Rich and I were in high school English class together. He lost his dad during that time, and I have thought of him and his family throughout the years. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

I remember him from high school, he really loved hockey and wanted to be a professional hockey player back then...

He did my back in 2009 and now in 2016 it is hurting again and without him I don't know who to go to. He was a fantastic man and a GREAT surgeon.

Dr. Lazar was honest and straight forward with his patients. Five minutes prior to my surgery he had to speak to me about the possible outcome. After he explained it I told him that I was in his hands and that he was in the hands of the Almighty. That was January 2001. I have finally started to have pain in my back but only caused from work. I missed speaking with him by two weeks, they had to cancel my appointment due to his accident. Richard, you did a fantastic job on me and I am very...

Over a year ago Dr Lazar did my second surgery so I wouldn't lose the ability to walk. Now he should be here so I can brag on what great work he did. We were laughing before the surgery and because it was him, I had no worries. There is not a day I don't think of him and I am thankful for the time I did know him. Dr. Lazar you will be missed by so many and you were loved by so many. I agree you were one of a kind...so very special.
Jeannie Wolff Colorado Springs, Co