Eric Runte, MD, a local family practice physician
Sonora, CA – Known for his compassion and not being afraid to try new or holistic medicine, the sudden death of a well-known community doctor has shocked patients and many in the local healthcare community.
59-year-old Dr. Eric Runte was sadly found deceased this past Saturday (July 3) at his property on Old Wards Ferry Road. A former colleague, friend and patient, Sonora City Councilwoman Colette Such, was shocked to hear the sad news, “It took me about three days to actually believe it. It was not believable and also pretty heartbreaking.”
Such worked with Dr. Runte when he was the Medical Director of the Primary Care Clinic at Tuolumne General Hospital and she was the hospital’s Director of Cardiopulmonary and