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Diana Johnson
August 22, 2025
Thank you Mary, for posting all the sweet images of him.
Diana Johnson
August 22, 2025
Fantastic OBGYN! Phenomenal bed side manner. He delivered my son by c-section on 4/17/08.
Phillip Pattison
August 13, 2025
Rick was one of my favorite colleagues.
I saw many patients of his that attested to the wonderful Doctor he was for them.
He had a great sense of humor and I wish I had known him better. RIP Rick.
Phil Pattison
Jana Barnhart
July 25, 2025
I just found out Dr Nagy passed. He delivered both my kids, now 39 & 33. He was the best. He felt like part of our family. I was getting my epidural & very anxious. He started giving me gummy bears from his pocket.
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Whitney
June 24, 2025
15 years ago on 22 June 2010 he delivered my boy via emergency C-section one of the first that many of his nurses have seen that has decided to come out first presentation and Sunny side up it is a stubborn boy from the beginning and I assume his twin was too his twin passed and womb early in the pregnancy. I thought I miscarried my entire pregnancy and I did not know that my other boy was in there. Fortunately they were fraternal because one of the twins had trisomy 18 the one who passed in February 2010 I successfully welcomes my son on June 22 stubborn as he was while he look like Quasimoto from getting poked in the nose and his eye due to his presentation, Dr. Nagy very certain that my son made it into this world safely one year later on 9-1-2011 I welcomed in my final child. My daughter turns out she had a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrands and because I do too it made mine much worse than it normally was I didn´t get a meeting my beautiful daughter until she was about three days old, but he´s successfully saved me and my baby I am forever grateful to Dr. Nagy and his family for being so understanding and knowing that he was helping, and that only saving babies lives, but even their mothers my daughter and my son are very healthy, one is 15 and one will be 14 soon. Oddly enough the reason I chose Doctor Nagy wasn´t because of your normal reasoning I would guess one might say I liked him because he was blunt Frank and honest and reminded me of Dr. House at times even have to say he´s one of the best doctors I´ve ever had the honor to be my doctor
Katie Irlbeck
June 23, 2025
Dr. Nagy was hilarious. He delivered me and my two oldest children. RIP Dr. Nagy
Deborah Gamm
April 12, 2025
I heard only recently of Dr. Nagy´s passing. My condolences to the family-he was truly a good man and a wonderful doctor. God Speed.
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Rest in peace Honey
Melissa A Oswald
January 9, 2025
He was such a sweet and caring man. He delivered both of my daughters.
Debra Diane Richardson
October 10, 2024
Dr Nagy delivered my daughter almost 40 years ago. He brought his special sense of humor to his practice and put my mind at ease plenty of times! He was patient with all my questions and will be truly missed! So sad that he is passed but hopefully at peace!
Linda Hyrne
August 27, 2024
Dr. Nagy was an excellent gynecologist. Any time I experienced any issues, he would tell me what was going on with me before he even examine me. He knew my body better than I did. I continued to go to him for my annual Pap for years even after having a full hysterectomy. I trusted him fully. Everytime something seemed different or strange with my body, I would always say to him, it seems like these issues started after my hysterectomy. He finally said to me one day during one of my appts...."girl, everything that happens to you is not because of your hysterectomy, it's because you're getting old". I laughed hard then and still laugh to this day whenever I think I have an issue and he comes to my mind. He was so easy to talk to. I hate that I didn't know he passed cause I would have attended his services. He was truly a great physician who you could easily tell your health related problems to and know that he was going to be able to resolve them and put your mind at ease. He will truly be missed by his past patients like myself, as well as the ones who were his current ones. May peace and serenity be with his family.
Chantell couch
August 20, 2024
Dr. Nagy delivered my 21 yr old but more than that, I was dealing with serious aniexty 15 yrs ago and he was the only dr that recognized it and was able to help. I had even gotten dropped from my PCP because they couldn´t figure out what was wrong with me. He was so down to earth and I got to see him often in the community after he retired. Just an amazing person. My son just had a baby and we were talking about Dr. Nagy, I wanted to check on him so I goggled him. I´m so sorry to the family but know he was very respected and admired.
Lindsay P.
July 25, 2024
Condolences to Dr. Nagy´s family. I was delivered by him in 1994 at North Kansas City Hospital as an emergency c-section. My mom said he was a very skilled doctor who she owed her and my life to. I may not have been here at all had it not been for him and I´m very thankful.
Tina Caraballo
July 16, 2024
Sadness explains my feeling. I'm sitting at a doctors appointment now with my two daughters one having a baby in January. They are speaking about their OBGYNs and I voiced I had the best. I looked him up to show my daughters and found his obit. What a fabulous doctor he was to me. God Bless his family...he was a great man.
Lorayne
June 29, 2024
Dr. Naggy delivered my last 2 kids. The first time I met him and he found out my first child was 9.5 lbs he said oh "we" are not doing that again. "We" were not successful they came in at 9.10lb and 10.6lb. He wanted me to have another child to see if I loved his bed side manner. When my 2nd was born he went to the NICU for 2 wks. Dr. Naggy was so sweet when he came to check on me. My funniest memory was when i was going to an appointment and we ended up on the elevator together. He had a lighter in his hand and I said you smoke but wont let me have diet coke? He said yes I'm not pregnant. Best OB/GYN ever!
Missy Phillips
June 28, 2024
We had a stillborn with Dr.Nagy in 2001. The end of 2002 we had our first boy and Rick was feeling awful the day I labored with him. About 6pm that night he told the nurses to stop my labor and give me food. He was going home to take some medicine and go to bed. He said we will do this tomorrow. Some of our family thought he was awful to make us wait - "why couldn´t someone else deliver the baby?" I smiled and said, "I think he knows I wouldn´t want anyone else to do it". The next day he arrived feeling better so we started labor again only to find out the baby was breach and I needed a c- section that evening. I didn´t want to have the surgery and begged Rick to try to turn the baby but he looked straight into my eyes and said " I´m going in to get the baby, we are not going to lose another one". Dr. Nagy was there for our loss the year before and I believe he wanted to be there for the birth. He also delivered my other two children after that and I have a picture of him with each baby after delivery. I will never forget Rick. He´s the best OB!
Jeannie G Curley
June 27, 2024
I guess I got in on the ground floor as my son turned 40 this year. So that is how long I have known him. So funny. Eating a sandwich while I was starving. Induced labor at 9 am. Delivered at 9:30 pm. Jokes, always with the jokes. No other Doctor could ever take his place. Prayers for the family. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Dan Woska
June 27, 2024
Rick and I were pledge brothers at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity in the fall of 1970. Rick became my closest friend over the next decade. I saw how hard he worked in med school as we lived together when I was in law school. I cannot begin to count the number of hilarious moments we shared together during that time.
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Sahar Ali
June 25, 2024
My name is Sahar Ali. Dr. Nagy was my OG/GYN for my last pregnancy. He was so down to earth and used to spoil my other two kids with candy and cookies. He used to tease me by saying" Don't tell me you feel tired, my feet hurt, and my back hurts ". I responded "Yes". He was one of the most caring Doctor to deliver my daughter. He will truly be missed.
Matthew Nagy
June 25, 2024
Thank you all for the condolences.
Dad always asked me "Who's your best friend?" I got the answer wrong frequently until he told me for the millionth time, it's him. No greater lesson has been taught to me as I am also a father of a growing young man myself, who has also answered the question wrong numerous times. The lesson was to not only see me as Dad but as someone you can speak freely to, as a friend, without judgement or fear of punishment. So I would call at all times of day and night, sometimes just to say hi, to vent, to brag, to cry, to laugh and sometimes for advice. Now the phone calls look a bit different but the voice in my ear never changes.
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Evadna Slaughter
June 24, 2024
Dr Nagy delieved 5 of my childern. He was the best at what he did!! He always made me laugh. I will miss him so much.
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Marquita Eberra
June 23, 2024
Dr Nagy was one of the best among OBGYN. I worked beside him delivering many babies . The operating room was a snap for him so you better be not 2 but 3 steps ahead or you will be so behind and it´s over just like that precise ! He was so kind . Fed us night shift nurses with the best snacks in the hospital . ! Then one of the nurses had told him I had a lump in my breast and I wasn´t doing anything about it. He immediately called me over and sent the verbal order in for my mammogram and scans stat ! It turned out you have Breast Cancer. He saved my life . I will never ever forget him ! I often thought what he was doing in retirement. Such a funny humerus man ! Rest in peace Rick I will always be thankful for you!
Chris Mercer
June 23, 2024
I first met Rick in Oklahoma City when he was finishing his final years at OU Medical School. Through our mutual friends we also became friends and then shared a couple of rental houses there as well as when he first moved to KC to begin his medical career. Those who knew him well knew he was quite a unique character in more ways than one. From the comments I´ve read I am also happy to hear that his former patients thought he was both a skilled and beloved physician.
I moved away from KC in the late 70´s and just learned today about his passing from an Oklahoma City friend who was Rick´s fraternity brother at OU. I regret I didn´t do more to keep in contact with him over the years. My last wish for Rick is that you rest in peace my friend.
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Victoria Venable
June 23, 2024
He delivered two of my children. I loved his bedside manner and humor! He was the best OB I could have asked for.
Joline johnson
June 23, 2024
He was my daughter's doctor. He went above and beyond to help my daughter be able to have children. He was an amazing doctor and person. He was definitely his own person. I will always appreciate what he did to help my daughter.
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June 23, 2024
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quick passing, the relative ease as
we slide into comfort and
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grow. I can hear
every smallest growth
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out in the flats beyond, down by
the sodium street lights, in the head:
pain, the hurt to these who are all
companions. Serenity
is their slender means.
There is not much time
left. I love them all, severally and in
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Brynn
June 23, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Rick´s passing. He was the best doctor I ever had. He made it possible for me to have kids, even though we thought I couldn´t. He gave me my life back free of pain and suffering. He will always hold a special place in my heart, and i will always remember him. Thank you for all you did for us your patients, and to his family for allowing us to taken care of by him.
Whitney Lopez Garcia
June 23, 2024
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Rick saved my son 14 years ago yesterday and he saved my daughter and my life 12 years ago god be with you Dr.Nagy you will always be remembered for your dedication and commitment to all the women and babies who you delivered my heart is heavy with knowing that the world has lost an amazing soul my prayers go out to your family.
Bill Warner
June 22, 2024
As a pledge brother of Rick, I remember him coming back from the state fair having won multiple stuffed animals shooting baskets.... Most people didn´t realize those were not fair as the balls had been altered balance wise..... He figured out the physics of the balls and sank one after another..
Sandra Caley
June 22, 2024
Sorry to hear of Dr Nagy´s passing. He was my OB/GYN on my second child. What was to be a normal birth turned into an emergency C-section. He was very professional while he and his colleague delivered my baby that could have ended up differently. My baby just turned 34 last week. They lost a good one. Gods blessing´s to the family. Sandra
Cindy Houser
June 22, 2024
Dr. Nagy was a brand new Dr. 40 years ago and delivered my youngest daughter. Flash forward 20+ years and he delivered my oldest daughters 2 boys, my grandsons. He was the kindest, funniest, and always available for any concerns we had. I have thought about him so .any times over 40 years, he truly left you with a lasting memory and a full heart. Prayers to his family, they lost a great one .
Melissa
June 22, 2024
Dr. Nagy was at Research when I started as a full time LD/PP nurse. He was so nice to work with - kind, funny and generous. He would bring us home cooked food frequently, and yes, his white coat had pockets like Mary Poppin´s carpet bag - always full of snacks he´d brought us from the doctors´ lounge. I´m so sad to hear of his passing! My condolences to the family!
Bridget johnson
June 22, 2024
He delivered all 3 of my babies. He was funny and supportive, and he was a good dude! Rest in Peace.
Krissy Krueger
June 22, 2024
This man was by far the BEST OB/GYN I´ve ever met. He delivered my last 2 babies, and when one was high risk and a scary delivery, he was the calmest person in the room. Smart as a whip, hilarious and left an impression on everyone who met him. We always had our jokes, played tricks on my husband and he had me laughing while in labor both times. Most importantly, he listened. One of the few doctors I´ve met who truly listened to his patients and the nurses. I was sad when he retired, but this news was a shock. The world truly lost one of the best.
Amanda Loehr
June 22, 2024
I´m so sad to hear of Dr Nagy´s passing. He´s one of a kind! I´m not sure I can put into words the honor it was to work with him.
Rest in Paradise, Rick.
Meredith Levine, MD
June 22, 2024
Rick and I first met in 2007 - I was a brand new intern and he was my OB attending. He was incredibly patient, a fantastic teacher, funny and a true confidence builder. Upon graduating residency, I joined his practice and his influence continued. We would spend Wednesdays in the Northland together. He would always say to me "Kid, be aggressive and if it fails let it go". Even after he retired from the practice he would bring me lunch (sometimes his entire crockpot) and he always had an inappropriate joke to share. When I needed a pediatrician he led me to Mary, and his words that day "she is the best around". He spoke of his boys often and always asked about mine. I will miss him. Prayers to the Nagy family.
Joanna Scavuzzo
June 22, 2024
Dr Nagy was a wonderful Doctor!! He delivered all three of my children. 1990, 1993 and 1994. He would come in my room and just sit and visit after I had my children.
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Sarah occhipinto
June 22, 2024
Dr. Nagy God where can I start you delivered all four of my children and each delivery you made such a memorable experience for me I´ll never forget the snowstorm in 2005 when you delivered Vito and you said you think you´ll be OK over here waiting for me while I go to the boat and we laughed and laughed and got snowed in and my dad gave you a shot and you guys were I wanna say Super Bowl but I was in too much pain even know what you guys were all doing but you guys were all hanging out and it was the most memorable experience and I´ll never forget that thank you for being the best doctor that this girl can ask for and making every visit with you memorable may you rest in peace my sweet angel we meet again much love and prayers to you
Sarah occhipinto
June 22, 2024
I will always cherish the memories of you amd you delivering all four of my children every experience with you was memorable I will never forget the snowstorm at 2005 or we got snowed in and you asked me can I go over to the boat and gamble and you sit here and wait for me gosh all the great memories that I have with you I´ll cherish them for the rest of my life I love you Doc may you rest in peace sending love and prayers Love Sarah Vincent Vito John Frank and Mia Santina
Gregory Starks
June 22, 2024
Rick was a wonderful physician, wonderful person and most of all a very caring and empathetic person I have special memories of Rick and Mary baby sitting my 3 sons who felt that he was super cool and I was only dad. He always went out of his way to help others regardless of the circumstances or personal problems.
During the 40 years that I knew and worked with Nagy , he always worked hard to be a better person and make those of us around him better. He will be sorely missed, his wit, caring attitude and gigantic heart. Rest in peace dear brother and may our many blessings travel with you. G Starks, boys and family.
Pam Stubbs
June 22, 2024
I learned alot from Dr Nagy when I entered L&D at NKCH as a late in life career change! At first I wasnt sure how to take him but we joked alot together. I helped him take care of his patients. He will be missed! Prayers for all of his family!
James M. Williams, PhD.
June 22, 2024
So sad to hear this. Rick and I were pledge brothers of the Delta Tau Delta social fraternity at the University of Oklahoma. I will always remember Rick as the quiet and confident person. My condolences to his family. James M. Williams. Elmhurst Illinois.
Lori Rodriquez Herrington
June 22, 2024
I sure enjoyed working with him. He was hilarious, a smart a...s, kind, compassionate. I remember him crying with a patient after a fetal loss. He was so good to us nurses. Many of my nurse friends will remember how he would raid the Dr's lounge for all the snacks he could stuff in his pockets and then throw it all out on a table for the nurses. One of a kind. Happy trails my friend.
Nadine Basnett
June 22, 2024
I started going to Dr. Baby is I was 13 yrs old im 50 now he delivered all 4 of my children will the 1st 2 were ER ceations so the next 2 had a planned date he was the best doctor I can't find one as good. RIP Dr. Nagy you will be missed
Alli Miller
June 22, 2024
Dr Nagy taught me so much when I got into the OB world as a baby nurse. He was so kind and patient but had so much whit. He was one of my favorite doctors that I had ever worked with. Rest in peace
Mary Brenner
June 22, 2024
I met Rick at TMC while he was in residency, and remember him as kind to patients & staff, and especially sensitive to those less fortunate. . We shared laughs & lessons, and respect. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and all those who loved him. Rest in Peace Rick knowing that you touched many lives.
Samaria
June 22, 2024
Dr. Nagy delivered my oldest child and set the standard on how I judged my future OBs moving forward. His colleagues thought highly of him as well when his name came up. I´m sorry to hear of his passing.
Julie Shoemaker
June 22, 2024
Dr Nagy will be missed. He was my doctor for many years. He delivered my son almost 30 years ago. Nicest man and always would joke and just be himself. He cared about his patients so much.
Lori Murphy
June 22, 2024
Dr. Nagy delivered my son 34 years ago. We had a bet about when he was going to be born- I said May, he said June - I won!! Sometimes I felt like he said things before he thought about it but I realized that he was just being honest. He was a great Dr who always had his patients back and took care of them but most importantly listened to them. I remember that I cried when my husband's insurance changed and he wasn't on it and I was pregnant again but he made sure that he sent me to another Dr I would be comfortable with and could trust - he tried to be sneaky by not letting me know he was in the delivery room (I had a c-section) but he told on himself. I recommended him to anyone who was pregnant. He was a great Dr.
Lori Murphy
Pat Taylor
June 21, 2024
I am very sorry to hear this. Rick was truly a kind human that loved his kids and his family. He was great to work with and kept things real.
Kathleen Terry
June 21, 2024
Dr Nagy delivered my 3rd child. He was kind and had a witty sense of humor. Rest in peace.
Kat Terry
cathy Stephenson
June 21, 2024
Yes, the previous comments are true. Rick Nagy was a legend. A great, hilarious, loyal and deeply loved legend. I don´t know a single nurse he worked with who isn´t crying right now. Every nurse who knows about this horribly sad news is crying. I know I am.
cathy Stephenson
June 21, 2024
There are no words to describe the devastation I feel in hearing this. He was one of the kindest, most caring, giving and decent human beings I ever met. He is as a wonderful physician and more fun than anyone you could ever meet. I worked with him for many years at RMC in Labor and Delivery. He was one of those guys who could make the good nights better and the hardest ones tolerable. I loved him as a friend and colleague.
Linda Phillips
June 21, 2024
I remember him from the OR sometimes he was late getting into the OR and sometimes he was on time. Loved him to death. He was great. Lost a good one right there. Prayers for the family.
Jessica Byron
June 21, 2024
Rick had a wild sense of humor that came in handy during our residency days. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Fredia Price
June 21, 2024
Comedian. I met Rick around 1983. I worked nights in ICU and one of Rick´s former nurses worked with me so when he was on call he´d sit down there with us. I then worked with him in OB for many years. He would sometimes drive me crazy by many more times made me laugh. He loved his boys so much and talked about them frequently. He will be missed
Lesa Tegeler
June 21, 2024
Dr. Nagy was a brilliant OB/GYN physician. I enjoyed working in L&D with him. He was highly skilled and handled emergencies well. He valued the nurses! Dr.Nagy made me feel important as part of the health care team. He was loved and respected by patients and peers.
Sorry he is gone too soon....
Patricia Mooney Smith
June 21, 2024
I had the honor to know Rick Nagy for many years. We were in residency together and then practiced together for over 19 years. He was not only an excellent doctor but one of the kindest humans on this earth. The world was a better place because of him. May he rest in peace. Love to Mary and the kids. Pat Mooney Smith
Danny Schuster
June 21, 2024
Thanks for your contributions to the Health care field and the OB - GYN community R.I.P.
Paul
June 20, 2024
We laughed. Sometimes it was appropriate, sometimes it wasn´t. It didn´t matter. Our time was limited but it was good. We bonded over our children, laughed at all things irreverent and occasionally enjoyed a serious moment that we would never admit to. I´m sorry he´s gone. I´m more sorry I lost touch with him during the years he was here.
Austin
June 20, 2024
Rick Nagy was a legend. I'll always remember his smile and hilarious jokes. He was incredibly kind to us during our high school years. He will be deeply missed.
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