Roberto Lang

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roberto Lang, a beloved husband, father, abuelo, friend, distinguished cardiologist, and devoted mentor, who died on June 10, 2025 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lili, and his children, Gabriel (Lindsey) and Daniella. His greatest pride and joy were his two grandchildren, Jacob and Levi, who adored their abuelo.
Born in Buenos Aires, Roberto dedicated his life not only to the pursuit of medical excellence and innovation, but to cultivating relationships and making people around the world both learn about cardiology and laugh. After completing his medical degree in Argentina and internal medicine residency in Israel, he immigrated to the United States where he completed his cardiology fellowship at The University of Chicago and subsequently stayed on faculty for 40 years. He became an internationally renowned leader in the field of echocardiography. Roberto's scientific contributions and achievements have had a lasting impact on cardiac care worldwide. His groundbreaking work in 3D echocardiography revolutionized the way clinicians visualize and treat heart disease to this day.
Roberto will be remembered not only as a respected worldwide leader in cardiology, but also as a devout mentor to countless students, fellows, and physicians who now carry his legacy across the globe. He valued these relationships immensely and we will all take his creativity, sense of humor and humility with us through the rest of our lives.
Roberto was much more than his academic accolades and a hard worker. He was a tremendous leader, inspired everyone to perform to the best of their abilities and was generous with his time and life experiences. He was a comedian at heart and had a fervent desire to help not only his patients and mentees, but his friends and family as well.
Aside from cardiology, Roberto loved to spend time with his grandchildren (often found watching their basketball games and tennis matches, challenging them in chess, or playing a wide variety of board games), travel the world, eat "asado," and watch the Albiceleste. He was most proud of his family and the life that he and Lili created together.
Roberto's passing will leave a large hole in all our hearts, a hole that he surely would have imaged in 4D and been the first to describe in medical literature. His legacy and profound impact will live on in all of us.
A funeral service celebrating Roberto's life and achievements will be held on Sunday, June 15 at 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For information, including a link to view the service online, shiva, and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.