Allen Jeffrey Zagoren

Background

Zagoren, Allen Jeffrey was born on May 17, 1947 in Brooklyn. Son of Max and Harriett Zagoren.

Education

Bachelor in Biology, Hofstra U., 1969; Doctor of Osteopathy, Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine, 1975.

Career

Intern Stratford (New Jersey) division, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, 1975-1976; resident, Cherry Hill (New Jersey) Medical Center, 1976-1980; associate professor surgery, U. Medicine and Dentistry, Piscataway, New Jersey, 1980-1982; practice osteopathic medicine specializing in surgery, Des Moines, since 1982; practice osteopathic medicine specializing in surgery, Capitol Hill Surgery, Des Moines, since 1994; member of staff, Mercy Hospital Medical Center, Des Moines practice osteopathic medicine specializing in surgery, Capitol Hill Surgery, Des Moines. Department chairman surgery Des Moines General Hospital, 1985-1991, Madison County Memorial Hospital, Winterset, Iowa. Clinical professor surgery and nutrition U. Osteopathic Medicine.

Associate professor pharmacy Drake U. Lecturer in field; member National Board Examiners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. Secretary Iowa Board Medical Examiners, 1997, chairman, 1998.

Medical director Wound Care Center, 1996, programdir. general surgery residency, since 1993.

Achievements

• Allen Jeffrey Zagoren has been listed as a noteworthy Surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Des Moines General Hospital Foundation, secretary, 1986-1995. Chairman, Board Of Directors Des Moines General Foundation, 1991-1994. Trustee Tiffereth Israel Synagogue, 1992.

Fellow American College Osteopathic Surgeons (research, nutritional support, visual aids committees, chair research committee 1991-1992, 1st Prize awards 1982, 83), Am.Coll. Nutrition, International College Surgeons. Member American Osteopathic Society, Am.Soc.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association (president 1994-1995, chairman construction Vice-President bylaws committees 1992, trustee), Polk CountyMed. Society (treasurer 1991-1993), American Society Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (board directors 1986, chairman various committees), Rhoades Research Foundation, Iowa and Nebraska Society Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (president 1990-1992), Iowa Health Leadership Consortium (Chief Executive Officer committee), Smithsonian Institution, AirplaneOwners and Pilots Association, Iowa Nebraska Nutrition Society (president 1990-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: flying, golf, swimming, skiing, writing.

Connections

Married Gail Marie Sarcinella, February 20, 1977.

Father:

Max Zagoren

Mother:

Harriett Zagoren

Spouse:

Gail Marie Sarcinella