Dr. Richard Hideo Yamada

Regrettably, I only learned of Dr. Yamada's passing today. While I had limited professional interaction with him, his name in the community is synonymous with the highest professionalism and still invokes the highest praise. My very belated condolences. I hope his family and friends have weathered the storm well. All the best, Leslie Heffez

Dr. Yamada was such a professional and so very pleasant. I was a patient of his for over 40 years and trusted his good advice always. I send my condolences to his family and hope they will soon be comforted by many great memories.

To the family of Dr. Yamada,
My deepest condolences!! While I did not have the privilege to work with him, I have the honor of working in his practice he established in Skokie. I was in awe and slightly intimidated to work in such a highly regarded practice in the field of Periodontology. I was pleasantly surprised at how welcoming and warm the group is, and what an amazing group he put together. I am honored to be able to say I work at his office. While we never worked together I...

Dr. Yamada was an outstanding professional. He'll be sorely missed.

Dear Keith , Christine & Brian ,
Marilyn and I wish to offer our condolences to your family on the passing of your father. We admire all those wonderful qualities that made him the special person he was. He had intelligence, wit ,charm and a caring heart.
Sadly there are a few people like that in the world today.
I Personally will always be grateful that I befriended him while in dental
school, his encouragement to pursue his specialty and a partner in the practice. In...

I continue to this day to do what he advised to maintain a healthy mouth. He was truly one of a kind and will be sorely missed.

Having been a patient of Dr. Yamada I appreciated the manner in which he treated his patients. Not only did he excel in his profession but he was a pleasure to be in his company. The family was lucky to have him as a relative.
Stay safe Mrs Libby Hoffman

So many Great memories we experienced with this kind and generous man from water skiing at our parents summer lake and snow skiing in Vail. The children of Dr. Jean Paul Jacobi and Lillian send our prayers at this difficult time.. With love, Laurie Ogren, Janet Madden and Jonathan Jacobi

My sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Yamada. A finer man did not exist.Christine, I met you at Joe’s last February! “Did I have a periodontist in Chicago?” I felt your connection immediately. I am sorry for your loss.