Dr. Roger Arnold Lieberman

1938 - 2024

Dr. Roger Arnold Lieberman

December 3, 1938 - May 31, 2024

Sacramento, California - Roger Arnold Lieberman, M.D. passed away at home in Sacramento, California on May 31, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sue Mortensen and their son James Adamson. Roger is also survived by his much loved children from a previous marriage, Risa Grayson of Marin County and Erica Lieberman of Sacramento. He is grandfather to Koen Adamson, Brooks Adamson, Andrew Lieberman, Ashley Lieberman, Brandon Grayson and Devon Grayson and the loving uncle to Emmie and Rylee Fiel.

Dr. Lieberman was a native of New York City. He graduated from City College of New York and attended Howard University Medical School, after which he transferred to Einstein College of Medicine where he received his medical degree. He was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. Following graduation, he completed residency at Bronx Municipal Hospital. He served in the National Health Service in Washington, D.C. during the Viet Nam war, retiring as a Colonel. Dr. Lieberman practiced at the University of California at San Francisco where he was a teaching Fellow from 1972-1976. In 1976 Dr. Louis Livoti, a friend and colleague, moved to Sacramento to join a Nephrology practice. He enticed Roger to join him. The group became known as Capital Nephrology. At one time, the practice provided services to eight regional hospitals, traveling as far as Placerville, Auburn, Davis, Woodland and Dixon to treat patients. In his practice, Dr. Lieberman touched the lives of countless patients and their families. He retired "the first time" in 2002 but returned at various times on a limited basis.

In 1982-84, Dr. Lieberman was Chief of Staff at Methodist Hospital. Subsequently he became president of Western Regional Dialysis and Transplant Network (1986-88). From 1985 until 1998 he was managing partner of Capital Nephrology Medical group. Dr. Lieberman was recognized by the Arthritis Foundation in 2001 as Humanitarian of the Year. In 2002 he was honored with the Golden Stethoscope award by the Sierra Sacramento Medical Society for memorable service to the community. In 2002 the Sutter Health Family Practice Residency program named Dr. Lieberman "Teacher of the Year" for outstanding teaching, mentorship and support in 2002.

In 2014, Dr. Lieberman retired, allowing him to focus on his lifelong interest in photography. He found personal reward and notable success with his work, much of which has been exhibited locally and in San Francisco. He found a supporting community in Viewpoint Photographic through its workshop programs, exhibitions and in later years in his role as a docent in the art gallery.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a future date.

Remembrances in Roger's name may be made to: Viewpoint Photography at viewpointphotoartcenter.org.