RCMA Responds to Tragic Death of Member, David Duffner, M.D. February 18, 2020 News Palm Springs, Ranch Mirage, Shooting, David Duffner 0 Riverside County Medical Association President Bruce Holmblad, MD and California Medical Association President Peter Bretan, MD released the following statement following the death of Palm Springs physician David Duffner, MD: “We are heartbroken by the death of our friend and colleague, David Duffner. Dr. Duffner gave his life in service to his patients, the work he had dedicated his life to for more than 30 years. He was a community leader, an accomplished surgeon and an even better person who served the Coachella Valley with distinction for decades. For many years, Dr. Duffner served on the RCMA Board of Councilors and was an Alternate Delegate to the California Medical Association. As we grieve for his family, his patients and our community, and come to terms with this senseless act of violence and unbearable loss, we must also ensure we do everything we can to ensure the physician’s office is a safe place for doctors and patients alike, and to prevent horrible incidents like the one that has rocked our community.” The following services have been scheduled to honor Dr. Duffner: Viewing Service: Date: Friday, February 21st Time: 5:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Place: Forest Lawn Funeral Home 69855 E. Ramon Road Cathedral City, CA Funeral Service: Date: Saturday, February 22nd Time: 10:00 A.M. Place: Southwest Community Church 44-175 Washington Street, Indian Wells, CA For more information on this story, read the Desert Sun news article. Comments are closed.
