Benjamin Keith Harris

Background

Harris, Benjamin Keith was born on December 24, 1937 in Stambaugh, Michigan, United States. Son of Edward and Dorothy M. Harris.

Education

Bachelor with highest distinction, Northwestern University, 1959; Doctor of Medicine cum laude, Yale University, 1963.

Career

Intern, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1963-1964; resident in internal medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1966-1968; fellow in rheumatology, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1968-1970; private practice, Phoenix, since 1970. Rheumatology section chief Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, 1973-1980, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, since 1974. Clinical lecturer internal medicine U. Arizona College Medicine, Tucson, since 1986.

Achievements

• Benjamin Keith Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Rheumatologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Phoenix Chamber Music Society, 1976-1986, Greater Phoenix chapter, Austism Society American, 1973-1976, Control Arizona chapter, Arthritis Foundation, since 1973. Captain Medical Corps, 1964-1966. Fellow American College of Physicians, American College Rheumatology (network physician, committee rheumatologic care).

Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: music, contemporary art, sailing.

Connections

Married Janis Lee Finkleman, May 24, 1985. Children: Eric, Jason, Jay, Jamie, Jill.

Father:

Edward Harris

Mother:

Dorothy M. Harris

Spouse:

Janis Lee Finkleman

child:

Jamie Harris

child:

Jay Harris

child:

Eric Harris

child:

Jason Harris

child:

Jill Harris