Robert S. Seipel M.D.

At the age of 25, Dr. Seipel performed surgery on me for complications of ulcerative colitis. I had been under his care for two years and my surgery was to take 3 hours. Seven hours later, I was sewed up and Dr. Seipel told my parents my colon was so destroyed that it came out in shreds. He had the choice of sewing me up and sending me home to die or try to save me. He chose the latter. Here I am 53 years later alive and well. I went on to teach in the public school system for 34 years...

I worked with Dr Seipel in his private practice on Samaritan Dr for five years. As a medical assistant in a one person office along with his partner Dr Knoernschild these were the best years of my working career. I often think about him and how kind and gentle he was, I learned so much working for him. He is a good friend and he was a fine surgeon. I loved those five years I spent there in his practice. I miss him so much. I would like to give my condolences to his family, he was a...

Joan, Peter, Tracy and Family.
I will always remember Bob as one of the finest people and best surgeons of his time. He was highly respected in the medical community and it was always a pleasure to work with him.
I will miss this special person.
David Stein, MD

Pete and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet dad. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. May your cherished memories of your dad hold you up during this difficult time.

Love to you, Cheryl and Bob Bullock

Joan and Tracy, I was so sorry to read of Bob's passing. I use to love talking books with him and he guided me to so many good ones. Such a terrific , interesting man.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Joan and the Seipel family
for your loss. May you find comfort in family and friends
and in the precious memories you share.What we miss
most about doctor Seipel was his caring manner. He was
not only a wonderful man but a truly great surgeon.It was
in the late 1960's when one of his colleagues told us that
" When GOD gave hands to a surgeon he gave them to
Doctor Robert Seipel".Doctor Seipel will be missed by
everyone who knew him. May...