David Irwin Kaufman

Background

Kaufman, David Irwin was born on April 17, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Soloman and Molly Kaufman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1973; Doctor of Osteopathy, Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine, 1978.

Career

Resident in neurology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1979-1982; fellow in neuro-physiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1982-1983; fellow in neuro-ophthalmology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 1983-1984; assistant professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1984-1988; associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1988-1996; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1996; director neurovisual unit, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1986; director Center for Clinical Neuroscis., Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1997. Director Consortium of Osteopathic Residencies in Ophthalmology, East Lansing,1988-. Medical director Sparrow Neuroscis., since 1993.

Researcher on prognosis and treatment strategy of optic nerve disease.

Achievements

• David Irwin Kaufman has been listed as a noteworthy Neuro-ophthalmologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: spectator sports, family.

Connections

Married Laryssa Nahirniak, August 17, 1974. Children: Matthew, Sarah.

Father:

Soloman Kaufman

Mother:

Molly Kaufman

Spouse:

Laryssa Nahirniak

child:

Sarah Kaufman

child:

Matthew Kaufman