In memoriam: Richard L Rauck, MD (1956–2025)

Richard “Rick” Rauck died on October 21, 2025, at the age of 69, after a long and determined battle with lymphoma. He leaves behind a legacy that spans medicine, mentorship, family, friendship, and community — and he leaves a very large space where he once stood. Rick was many things to many

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Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
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2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2026-107737
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History of Medical Practice
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In memoriam: Richard L Rauck, MD (1956–2025)

James P. Rathmell, Lauren Rauck Komanski
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In memoriam: Richard L Rauck, MD (1956–2025)

James P. Rathmell, Lauren Rauck Komanski
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Abstract

Richard “Rick” Rauck died on October 21, 2025, at the age of 69, after a long and determined battle with lymphoma. He leaves behind a legacy that spans medicine, mentorship, family, friendship, and community — and he leaves a very large space where he once stood. Rick was many things to many

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
Asheville Hematology & Oncology (US), Asheville Cardiology Associates (US), Mass General Brigham (US), University of North Carolina at Asheville (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 48%
History of Medical Practice
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