Dr. Robert Andrew Achtel

Doctor Achtel was my new born sons cardiologist, after some tests in Sacramento, he was transferred to San Francisco for emergency surgery, that saved my sons life, it was redone again at age of 6 in Sacramento, artery & valve. He (my son) is now 40 years old and still has the artificial valve that Doctor Achtel put in when he was 6. His cardiologist here in Wyoming says no need to replace it if it's still working. I'm sure there are many stories like ours. Thanks to His family for this...

You saved my son and saved me from all the stress one has with a heart baby. God bless you for all you did for my son and myself. Rest in Heaven

I have no words. This man saved my life and got me 30 years with my pulmonary valve. Had replaced but he was so amazing with children. Thank you for everything! Rest in peace sir.

In 1978 he came into our lives seeing to my son ,whom at the time had suffered from heart failure.With Dr.Achtel we received the best cardio doctor.And when we left calif he referred us to Dr Stamm in Washington state.My then 3 day old is 45 years old.When we moved back to Sac I volunteered and ended up at the high school that his children attended.Thank you for having a caring spirit,and the hands of a great surgeon.May the universe in its grand scope continue to look after your family in...

Our family just learned of Dr. Achtel´s passing and we are so sad. In 1990, I gave birth to twins and learned one had a severe heart defect. We had to take both twins to Dr. Achtel everyday until our son was strong enough for his first surgery at 5 weeks old. A second followed and a third. In 1992, we had another son who was also cared for by Dr. Achtel and had two open heart surgeries. I truly do not know how my husband and I would have survived without Dr. Achtel´s kindness,...

I'm very sad to hear about Dr. Achtel's passing. I am sending continued love and well wishes to his family and all that loved him. From age 8-22 I had the good fortune of being treated by Dr. Achtel. He always listened to me and respected my voice, even as a child. He continued to help me and my family figure out my heart issues through many ups and downs and for that I will be forever grateful. I always enjoyed hearing about his flying adventures, his ties to New York, and his family. I...

Dr. Achtel will always hold a special place in my heart and the world is a little less bright without him. I am just now finding out about his passing because I had a whim to thank him for literally saving my life and being the only doctor who didn't believe I was crazy of faking my chronic illnesses. He was my hero in so many ways and I had the urge to tell him about where I ended up in life, not that it mattered since he had so many patients, but he always told me I'd be memorable. I was...

I am so sorry to learn Dr. Achtel has passed. He treated two of my daughters and we knew he was an exceptional physician and caring man. We send heartfelt condolences from our family to yours.

Dr. Achtel was like a father to my grandson who was a preemie. I raised him and called Dr. Achtel many many times over the years asking his advice about many things. He was there for us every time. There was no one like him. Such a very special person. I missed him so much when he retired and you all moved. The last time I saw him was in Smart and Final just after his hospitalization. So sorry he is gone. Wonderful, amazing human being.