Background
Krestin, David was born on May 4, 1899 in London. Son of Solomon and Annie (Watts) Krestin.
Krestin, David was born on May 4, 1899 in London. Son of Solomon and Annie (Watts) Krestin.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with honors, University London, 1922. Doctor of Medicine, University London. Postgrad, University Pennsylvania, 1925.
Resident London Hospital, 1922—1925, medical first assistant, 1925—1928. Honorary consultant physician London Jewish Hospital, 1928—1965, Seamans Hospital, London, since 1929. Consultant cardiologist Ministry Pensions, 1946—1972.
Member of Royal College of Physicians, Jewish Medical Society (president), Royal Society Medicine (honorary).
Married Ruth Fisher Krestin, July 9, 1934. 1 child Stephen.