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Victor Meltzer Obituary
October 28, 1951 - June 2, 2024
Fort Worth, Texas - Dr. Victor Neal Meltzer, 72, of Ft. Worth died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Victor was born in Great Bend, Kansas to Anne and Nathan Meltzer. His commitment to Judaism began at a young age when Nathan and Anne drove their four children over an hour to a synagogue in Wichita. Victor loved attending Jewish summer camp. He learned outdoor skills with the Boy Scouts. In addition, he played baseball, basketball, and found time for his chemistry set.
A gifted academic, Victor attended Northwestern University's prestigious six-year medical program in Chicago. He continued with a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Meltzer was Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. In 1990, he founded North Texas Nephrology Associates in Arlington, Texas. Over the years, Dr. Meltzer added three physician associates to his practice. Also in 1990, he founded Ameri-Tech Kidney Center in Arlington, Texas, an outpatient kidney dialysis center. In 1993, Dr. Meltzer added a second outpatient kidney dialysis center located in Bedford, Texas. In late 2023, he retired as a physician and as Medical Director of the Bedford dialysis center.
Dr. Meltzer's devotion to his patients was his life's work. He leaves behind a tremendous legacy as a physician and caretaker.
As Victor, he cared deeply for his friends and family. He often showed his love best through his humor, devising puns and jokes and delighting at the opportunity to share them over text or a meal (preferably a large portion of something spicy and a little greasy). Beyond his work, Victor's life was enriched through his tireless enthusiasm for current events, the stock market, history, and music.
Victor is survived by daughters Allie and Karie, brothers Steve and Hal, and sister Fara, not to mention the countless friends, colleagues, and patients in North Texas and beyond who will miss him greatly. Donations to the National Federation of the Blind or the Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth would be appreciated by Victor's family and friends.
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Pamela Parke
December 11, 2024
Vic was a terrific study partner the first two years at Northwestern. He always thought up clever mnemonics to help me remember details for exams. When I was short on funds for books, he gave me his part-time job as hospital EKG tech.
Vic looked after others in our class. When alone in Chicago as a first year med student, he invited me to join his relatives in Skokie for Thanksgiving Dinner. I will never forget my great and noble friend.
Patsy Anders
October 28, 2024
Today is Vic´s birthday and though we have been close friends for almost forty years we didn´t talk but three or four times a year but catch up was for hours. I had finally found a card to send that he could touch and understand but was preparing to call hoping not to disturb a nap. For some reason I searched his name first. I am heartbroken. We met through our professions . I met hundreds of physicians, mostly Nephrologists, through the years and I can tell you that I never met one as totally dedicated to his patients as Vic Meltzer. He just lived for them. His love for his girls and Cammie and Leif were apparent every time we spoke. He was the most courageous person I´ve known and in fact I had a star named for him Victors Courage is out there somewhere and now he is shining through. My thoughts are with all who loved him. I will miss him terribly.
Janet Aaronson
July 29, 2024
Vic was a generous and caring man and devoted physician. He made a difference everywhere his presence was felt.
Brandon G Werst
June 25, 2024
Dr. Meltzer was one of the finest Doctors ever...and the finest that I ever met...and unfortunately I have met many.
He cared deeply about his patients.
He was also a great person, and He and I had many great conversations.
He is missed.
I pray God will give his family peace and strength during this time.
Y.Aguular
June 22, 2024
RIP Dr.Meltzer
Rick Remmert
June 22, 2024
I went to high school in Great Bend, Ks. with him. We were both in Boy Scouts and received our Eagle Scout award at the same ceremony. He was a great friend in both school and scouts. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Deborah Farmer RN
June 22, 2024
I worked with Dr Meltzer for about 20 years at Texas Health Resources HEB. No one ever fought harder for the life of their patients. He never gave up on anyone. He had a sixth sense for deficiency and would call it out. He had high standards for his patients and their care. I have so much respect for his expertise as a Nephrologist and all the work he put into HEB hospital.
Deborah Farmer RN
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