John C Kelleher, III MD

I stumbled across this obituary and wonder if this is the same Dr. John Kelleher that worked at 9171 Wilshire in 2012. If not, I humbly apologize.

If so, this man saved my life. I was in the deepest and darkest place in my life, and somehow I found my way into his offices by sheer luck. He was the first and only psychiatrist that I felt a sense of genuine empathy from. I could not afford to continue seeing him after a certain point, even with the very generous sliding scale that he offered to me, but the 10 sessions that I had with him, coupled with the right rx treatment plan that he put me on, halted my path towards definite suicide.

I have thought of him often since then, and hold him in my memory as the man that saved my life.

I am so deeply saddened to learn of his passing and hope that this message reaches his loved ones. Please know he is very special to yet another stranger they may never meet.

I knew Dr. Kelleher as a patient. He was the kindest and most caring doctor that I have ever known. He is sorely missed, and I will remember him fondly. Thank you Dr. Kelleher for making the world a better place.

John and Cindy, we were very sorry to hear of the loss of your son John. We hope his memories will help you over time endure his passing.
Chris and Jeanne Krauser