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Harold Haslam
May 10, 2025
Doctor Achtel was my new born sons cardiologist, after some tests in Sacramento, he was transferred to San Francisco for emergency surgery, that saved my sons life, it was redone again at age of 6 in Sacramento, artery & valve. He (my son) is now 40 years old and still has the artificial valve that Doctor Achtel put in when he was 6. His cardiologist here in Wyoming says no need to replace it if it's still working. I'm sure there are many stories like ours. Thanks to His family for this amazing Man.
Carol and James
July 31, 2024
You saved my son and saved me from all the stress one has with a heart baby. God bless you for all you did for my son and myself. Rest in Heaven
Nolan Russell Hodges
December 31, 2023
I have no words. This man saved my life and got me 30 years with my pulmonary valve. Had replaced but he was so amazing with children. Thank you for everything! Rest in peace sir.
Roni
December 14, 2023
In 1978 he came into our lives seeing to my son ,whom at the time had suffered from heart failure.With Dr.Achtel we received the best cardio doctor.And when we left calif he referred us to Dr Stamm in Washington state.My then 3 day old is 45 years old.When we moved back to Sac I volunteered and ended up at the high school that his children attended.Thank you for having a caring spirit,and the hands of a great surgeon.May the universe in its grand scope continue to look after your family in your absence.
Stevens and Kauffman
Christine Baeta
October 11, 2023
Our family just learned of Dr. Achtel´s passing and we are so sad. In 1990, I gave birth to twins and learned one had a severe heart defect. We had to take both twins to Dr. Achtel everyday until our son was strong enough for his first surgery at 5 weeks old. A second followed and a third. In 1992, we had another son who was also cared for by Dr. Achtel and had two open heart surgeries. I truly do not know how my husband and I would have survived without Dr. Achtel´s kindness, understanding, expertise, patience and so, so much care. We send our forever love and gratitude to your family for sharing him with so many .
Laura Anderson
May 9, 2022
I'm very sad to hear about Dr. Achtel's passing. I am sending continued love and well wishes to his family and all that loved him. From age 8-22 I had the good fortune of being treated by Dr. Achtel. He always listened to me and respected my voice, even as a child. He continued to help me and my family figure out my heart issues through many ups and downs and for that I will be forever grateful. I always enjoyed hearing about his flying adventures, his ties to New York, and his family. I truly believe he was the best pediatric cardiologist, and feel lucky to have known him. His memory remains in my heart now and forever.
Heather Sutton
June 17, 2021
Dr. Achtel will always hold a special place in my heart and the world is a little less bright without him. I am just now finding out about his passing because I had a whim to thank him for literally saving my life and being the only doctor who didn't believe I was crazy of faking my chronic illnesses. He was my hero in so many ways and I had the urge to tell him about where I ended up in life, not that it mattered since he had so many patients, but he always told me I'd be memorable. I was devastated when he switched retired, as I'd known him basically all of my life. I hope he is resting peacefully. Thank you Dr. Achtel. And to his family, I am sorry for your loss, and hope you are healing
Mona Taylor
December 18, 2019
I am so sorry to learn Dr. Achtel has passed. He treated two of my daughters and we knew he was an exceptional physician and caring man. We send heartfelt condolences from our family to yours.
Roberta (Bobbie) Webb
October 31, 2019
Dr. Achtel was like a father to my grandson who was a preemie. I raised him and called Dr. Achtel many many times over the years asking his advice about many things. He was there for us every time. There was no one like him. Such a very special person. I missed him so much when he retired and you all moved. The last time I saw him was in Smart and Final just after his hospitalization. So sorry he is gone. Wonderful, amazing human being.
October 30, 2019
Dr. Achtel was always so special and was so loving and kind to our son when he was in his care. Thank you for all your hard work and caring throughout the years. You made our sons heart problem much easier to deal with. R.I.P. God bless you and your family!
Jessica Hayes
October 30, 2019
Dr Achtel... the man who literally has saved my life. My whole life you have been there for me. I have so many memories of you and all the locations we've been to. Without you I wouldn't have made it this far in life. Because of your dedication and knowledge I was able to be healthy enough to have the two beautiful miracles I did. I'm sure I still have your letter for a follow up appt with a note from you to see how the new baby was. I've missed you when you left practice and now I can only hope that we will meet on the other side and know each surgery going forward a part of you will be there. I can't thank you and your family enough for giving us so much time with you in practice.
Sharon Post
October 29, 2019
My daughter Jacki also helped with keeping it forever on line. I love them both so much and her husband and children.
Sharon Post
October 27, 2019
I put this as a memoraum to my brother Bob I miss him. May he rest in peace I am so sorry he is gone.
October 23, 2019
I just found out about you losing the love of your life. I am heartbroken for you and your family. He was such a kind, generous person.
Mandy Robins, Pam Larson and I talked about coming to visit you after Dr. Bob retired but unfortunately, life gets in the way. I will never forget his skill and patience with technically difficult young babies and children or his love of flying or our shared lunches together from Great Harvest. Good memories. Much love, Deborah Calo p.s. I wanted to send you a card but don't have your address so figured this would be the best way to reach out to you.
Alison Knight
October 23, 2019
A simple message on this board can not express the impact that Dr. Achtel had on my life. I feel so lucky to have known him and been in his care for 20 years of my life. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us kids.
October 6, 2019
It's been many years but I remember a doctor that was very pleasant to work with.
Sandy Bowens
October 4, 2019
Dr. Achtel my son Olvin Burks and I want to say thank you for everything you did for him as your patient. You treated him from the age of 2 until his early 30's. He is 46 now due to the wonderful care you provided during his 3 surgeries. You always told the story of how Olvin was responsible for Sutter changing the dolls they used when showing the parents and kids where the tubes would be after surgery. You said when Olvin (at age 4) woke up he asked was he a girl, that was because Sutter always used a girl doll for the demonstration . After that they used little boy doll too. Olvin was sad to hear of your passing. May you Rest In Peace Dr. Achtel.
Debbie Elian-Emanuel
October 4, 2019
May he Rest In Peace and his family find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Many fond memories of your parents home Uncle Murray and Aunt Molly and cousin Sharon
October 4, 2019
Dr.Achtel is well loved by his former patients. which in some cases was generations. I would get calls from his patients expressing the confidents they had not only in his care but life advise. One call I remember receiving was from one of his patients urgently needing to speak to him as he was refinancing his home and desperately needed Dr. Achtels advise. His patients loved him and counted on him. He was admired by his colleagues and most people which paths he crossed. May the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Shirley Montez-Posas
bobbi thurmond
October 4, 2019
What a wonderful man, It was such and honor to have known and work with him!! I will be forever blessed to know him and the knowledged he gave to me. Send my condolences and prayers and love to the family!!!
Tamara Chin
October 4, 2019
Oh Dr. Achtel, I will miss you being in the world. For so many years you were the chair of the Institutional Review Board (our IRB) at our hospital - the committee tasked with overseeing research and ensuring its quality. Under your wing were gathered many dedicated people who worked hard to help patients and support quality research. IRB Chair was likely the least known of your work and accomplishments, but with your compassion and humor, commitment to excellence and dedication to healing, you guided our committee to be the best itcould be in service to patients and their families and their physicians. It was a singularly unique and wonderful experience to be part of that team - an experience that will not be duplicated. You were always fair, always mindful of others' needs, and often managed to bring some mention of planes or your dogs or your beloved wife and family into the conversation. It was such an honor and privilege to work with you, and I send my love to Ricci and the family - who knew you best. And because another of our members, Pat, is no longer with us to say it herself, let me say for her and with her, "Blue skies and tailwinds, Dr. Bob."
Susan and Arvin Arthur
October 3, 2019
May Bob's memory be a blessing.
Diane Ingoglia
October 3, 2019
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
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