Dr. Raymond Fuller was an amazing and one of a kind physician. He graduated in 1972 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his pulmonary medicine fellowship. He was a professor of medicine in Philadelphia while practicing critical and pulmonary medicine starting in 1979. In 1991, he became a Fellow of the American College of Internal Medicine which is a mark of distinction, representing the pinnacle of integrity, professionalism, and scholarship for those who aspire to pursue careers in internal medicine.
Dr. Fuller took care of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient. He could calm the most worried and anxious patients just by his rhythmic knock on the door or telling a ‘knock knock’ joke while talking in to a banana like a telephone. Over the 21 years I was blessed to practice medicine with my father, I learned more than just the medical side of caring for patients. He taught me the ART of medicine. He taught me grace and patience in any situation and the importance of being humble, kind, and Christlike.
I will continue to care for his patients, our patients, and my patients. I aspire to be like him and make every day a Career Day. Well done, good, and faithful servant. I love you beyond words and I miss you - so much. Until we meet again on those streets of gold, “Hasta Luego, don’t get lumbago!”
And so begins, the Bluegrass Legacy
“Ray was an example of a magnificent person, and a highly skilled and dedicated physician.”
“It was a real pleasure to work with Dr. Fuller at Hendersonville Medical Center. He spent so much time with his patients, always with a smile. He was one of the most intelligent people I have ever met! I was so sad to hear that he passed because of covid-19. I would like for his family to know how very sorry I am for your loss. He will be greatly missed.”
“Dr. Fuller was my doctor and my wife’s doctor for many years. We are devastated at his passing. We will both miss him so very much. He clearly was one of the finest doctors on earth and was so dedicated to his family and patients. The medical care I received as a result of my treatment by Dr. Fuller and his team cannot be surpassed. The caring and concern that Dr. Fuller showed my wife and myself made us know that our health and well being mattered even as we grow old. Dr. Fuller was truly one of the very best people I have ever known and I believe the best doctor. Dr. Fuller was our very dear friend and we will miss him.”
“Ray is now singing to God and caring for the angels. I am very honored to have known him and blessed by his greatness and care for those on our trips with Dr. Chesser. We will see him again when it is our time for heaven.”
“I am sorry to learn of Dr. Fuller’s passing. He was a great doctor, but, more importantly, he was a wonderful person. Dr. Fuller always showed compassion and kindness for everyone. He will be truly missed by this community and myself. Thank you for being my friend.”
“Our hearts are so sad, we have lost a legend, Dr. Fuller was the best man we have ever known, the best doctor, and he can’t be replaced. He always made you feel special and blessed. He was so understanding and he never had a bad word to say about anything or anyone. He was truly one of God’s blessings and we loved him like family! Our hearts are truly broken, our love goes out to his family and friends. We feel like God blessed us for bringing him into our family, we know you are in the best of hands now, God bless you and we’ll see you again one day!”
“Dr. Fuller was one of a kind and all his patients and family were blessed to have him in their lives. I was absolutely devastated to hear of Dr. Fuller passing away. I owe my life to him on more than a couple occasions, had it not been for him - I would not be here. He was so good and loving to my wife as she had multiple medical issues and passed away with cancer. He actually sat in the stairwell with her during a tornado warning to keep a close eye on her and her oxygen. What other doctor would do that? None. He was one in a million. Abby, I am so sorry about your Dad, he was so proud of you! You will carry on his legacy, you have all the best parts of him in you. The picture of him and you in your lab coats, he is beaming with pride! Thank you, Dr. Fuller for all you have done over so many years for me and my family.”
“Covid-19 is a cruel, insidious, selfish, unpredictable bully. It has taken one of the finest people to grace the planet, as well as a beloved longtime member of our community. Our hearts are shattered. Dr. Fuller was the epitome of the old-school, patient-focused doctor: compassionate, brilliant, kind, patient, and generous with his time and resources. Quick with a joke, words of wisdom, or answers to questions day or night. He freely gave patients his personal cell phone number, donated countless hours to NHC, his church family, and the community. Dr. Fuller will be dearly missed and forever be an inspiration to us all.”
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