Dr. Robert Cooke Kimbrough III

One of the great teachers in my medical education.
Mike Hudson, MD

Dr. Kimbrough knew me as a young child who lived across the street and he was a close friend of my parents. I remember him as a smiling man with a welcoming home. Recently he wrote me a supportive letter when I was having difficulty in medical school, and he also came to my wedding this past March. He was a great and kind man. Bradley, John, and Susan -- I can't imagine what you are going through, and my heart goes out to you.

To the Kimbrough Family - I had the pleasure of traveling thoughout Oregon with Bob as he and other faculty members conducted "Circuit Courses" for local physicians who didn't have many opportunities for local CME in those days. Bob was a great speaker and very popular among those doctors. I can also attest to his enthusiasm and expertise about wine since we shared many a dinner and bottle on these 4-5 day treks. I considered him a good friend who frequently called to check up on things in...

Susan, I was so saddened to hear of Bob's sudden death. I really enjoyed visiting with you & Bob at Rebecca's wedding and now I feel lucky I had the chance to visit with Bob that special day. My condolences to you & your sons.

I remember Bob as a wonderful clinician, teacher, and raconteur. He shall be missed. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.

I'm sorry for your loss. Dr. Kimbrough was my idea of a hero.

I think he saved by life. I was admitted to Good Samaritin Hospital in Portland with a terrible infection in my scull where a bone flap had been removed. I had had an operation for an aneursym and got the infection.
After six weeks of intensive antibiotic treatment, I was well.

I also have him to thank for referring me to Dr. Edward Conrad, whom I have seen for the past 30 years. I asked him why he...