Ronald G. Barsanti, MD

The great love that Dr. Barsanti’s family has for him is a testament to his character and the wonderful husband, father, and grandfather he was.

Our deepest Sympathy goes to Dr. Christopher Barsanti, and his family. We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We will be praying for you and your family and just know that w are thinking about you in this time of sorrow . . . With Deepest Sympathy, Johnnie & Cynthia Smith

Dr. Barsanti was my pediatrician beginning in the 70’s. My mom always says he saved my life when I was 2 months old. I just remember that he was always the doctor that I wanted to see because he was gentle and kind and always knew to give me penicillin when I came in sick. Last year I was lucky enough to meet one of his daughters-in-law while attending a BSF class with my mother. It’s nice to know his family has grown and I hope his grandkids were able to experience his warmth and kindness that I will always remember. Love, Con Ann

The trees were a little bare and it was one of those nights that washed over our town too early. A mother is concerned about her child; his fever is rising. A hundred and two is bad enough but this was over a hundred and three and it wasn’t finished yet. Then without warning, convulsions and panic. An urgent call to a doctor is made. What to do now? “Fill the bathtub with water and add all the ice you can find!” The telephone is off the hook, bath water is running, the ice still in the freezer, and a young doctor is already standing at the front door. Just that fast. For half and hour he would rinse the child in ice, the doctor’s hands and arms blue from the cold water, but the temperature is under control at last. An exceptional pediatrician and extraordinary person who will be remembered and missed by everyone in our community. Dr. Barsanti, thanks for coming over that night 51 years ago. My sincere condolences to family members. Mark Aceto Vienna. VA

Alicia, We did not have the opportunity to know your father, but it is obvious he was a very kind, gentle and highly respected man. You were blessed with wonderful parents who are now together again for eternity. I am sure they were very proud of you, Jeff, Lucas and Joseph. As you know, all of the neighbors’ love and prayers go out to you and your whole family.

My son was born in 1963, and my daughter in 1965, Thomas and Colleen Payne. Both tested positive for Phenylketonuria, this was a new test done on baby’ at Fairfax Hospital. Dr. Barsanti wanted them to have every opportunity and treatment available. He made arrangements for me to go to John Hopkins at least 3 times a week. They were put on special diets, this was new to Dr. Barsanti and the doctors at John Hopkins but they worked together and I thank God for Dr. Barsanti. Both of my children graduated from High School, and Tommy, who was his biggest concern plays fluent Guitar. All children under his care were blessed.

My sincere condolences go out to the Barsanti family. I have known Chris for a number of years and he is a good example of being raised by excellent parents.

Our family attended OLGC with the Barsanti children and wish to extend our deepest condolences at the loss of your father. God bless.

I was just telling my son of Dr. Barsanti as my peidatrician when we lived in Vienna. I told him of how Dr. Barsanti made the fictional Marcus Welby, M.D. look like a slouch. Dr. Barsanti’s bedside manner was exemplary and he explained to the parent the child’s symptoms in terms they could not understand and his memory was absolutely phenomenal. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I learned of it from an internet search I did after telling my son a story of how Dr. Barsanti made house calls on my behalf, once when I had pneumonia and again with acute appendicitis. He set a bar too high for most to reach as a physician. My condolences, Terry O’Connor

I must have been one of Dr. Barsanti’s first patients. I believe the year was somewhere around 1955-1957, I was having an allergic reaction to some medication I had taken for measles, it was late at night, and my frantic parents could not find a doctor. They called Dr. Barsanti, and he agreed to meet us at the hospital where his wife was having a baby. From that point on, we were patients until I left for college. I remember him as a kind doctor, and one with whom I, as a child, was comfortable. He was the last doctor I knew who made house calls.

I just read about Dr. Barsanti’s passing. Although it has been a while, I was unaware of the loss. He saved my son’t life through his vigilant attention to what looked like a routine birth problem. It turned out to be a very serious kidney problem requiring many surgical procedures and constant care. He never flagged, he made house calls, he called me if I hadn’t called in for a few days. He was truly the finest example of what a doctor is supposed to be. My son refused to go to anyone else until he was well into his teens. God bless. Dolores Morisseau and KC

We moved to Vienna in 1959 and Dr. Bars anti became our children’s Doctor. He was amazing and I could call him anytime day or night. When our daughter was in the hospital for pneumonia he would call and give us updates on her progress and ask us how we were doing. He was one of a kind and we and our children still talk about him with fond memories.

We moved to Vienna in 1959 and Dr. Bars anti became our children’s Doctor. He was amazing and I could call him anytime day or night. When our daughter was in the hospital for pneumonia he would call and give us updates on her progress and ask us how we were doing. He was one of a kind and we and our children still talk about him with fond memories.