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05/06/2024 Dawn Buratti
The Passing of Richard A. Buratti, DPM
With much sadness, I announce the passing of Richard A. Buratti, DPM on March 30, 2024, after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer, at home with his family by his side. Dr. Richard Buratti served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962. He went back to school then graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1971. He joined the practice of Arthur Monaco, DPM, from whom he later acquired both his practice -and home-in Northridge, California. Together with his wife and office manager, Ilona, they served and cared for the San Fernando Valley community in which they lived for over 31 years. From 1972-1990, Dr. Buratti volunteered as a clinical instructor in the Department of Podiatric Surgery, LA County-USC Medical Center; also referred to as The Foot Health Center. It was here that he cultivated his unique style of one-on-one teaching, focusing on meticulous dissection and following a step-by step process for each procedure -in surgery and clinic. He was a detail-oriented surgeon, with a systematic style that made it easy to follow and learn. In the 1970s and ‘80s, he served multiple terms as Podiatric Chief of Staff and Director of Residency at Van Nuys Community Hospital, a mecca for Podiatric Surgery and Training in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area. During the 1990s, he continued teaching Podiatric Surgery at numerous hospitals including Valley Park Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital, Rancho Encino, West Valley Hospital and Northridge Hospital Medical Center. He served -and chaired- numerous hospital committees throughout the years. Dr. Buratti truly enjoyed his work, and it showed. He carried the one-on-one teaching style into his own practice, taking time to connect and educate his patients about their conditions. He was loved by his patients and his community. Outside of podiatry, he had several hobbies. A skilled craftsman, who created intricate wood pieces and furniture in his private woodshop; a talent which clearly carried over into his reconstructive surgery skills. He enjoyed flying his Cessna (many times across country) hopping from one small airport to another. He also collected and restored classic and antique cars and acquired many gems throughout the years. Dr. Buratti’s was a life well-lived. He was a teacher to so many, including me. I am grateful to have shared this common interest and profession with him. I take joy in noticing things I do, in my own practice with patients, that I learned from him. It puts a gentle smile on my face, which has caused patients to say, “you really enjoy your work don’t you”? I thank him silently; and in this way, he remains with me throughout my day. Dawn Buratti
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