Robert I. Kohut M.D.

This man, Dr. Robert Kohut, was my hero! In the early ‘70’s I was a patient of Dr. Kohut at the UC Irvine Medical Center. I was having a problem with vertigo (everything fell over to the right...the room as well as me). I had been to see several doctors in the Orange County area seeking help. When I was told by one of the doctors that it was probably something I was imagining, I became very upset and asked him to refer me to a specialist. He sent me to see Dr. Kohut. After sharing my symptoms...

Dr Kohut made a big impression on my life. When I was 2 years old I got a hold of some acid (drain cleaner) and it burnt my esophagus in 3 places. I went thru many surgery's and spent over a year in the Baptist hospital. He always treated me with kindness and respect. He was always up front with me even as a kid. I guess you can say I grew up with him in my life. I have many stories but the one I remember the best is I got a pice of pork chop stuck in my throat and had to go into surgery but...

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Last night when I was told I was analyzing eye movements and pupil reactions from subjects in a university clinical trial. It was a technology that I learned from Dr. Kohut when I was a grad student at the University of Florida. I followed him to UC-Irvine, got my first puppy from one of his litter, and worked with him till he left to go to Bowman-Grey. His mentorship put me on an academic and business path that I am so grateful. He was always...

Bob and Joanne and Frances were all very good friends to my husband, Greg, and I. Greg passed away in September of 2017. We had some great times together through our times with the AOS, and many other organizations.
My sympathy to all of the family.
Judy Matz, Chicago, IL