Background
Lewison, Edward Frederick was born on February 11, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Maurice and Julia (Trockey) Lewison.
Lewison, Edward Frederick was born on February 11, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Maurice and Julia (Trockey) Lewison.
Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1932; Doctor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 1936.
Chief, Breast Clinical, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, 1948-1972;
assistant professor surgery, Johns Hopkins University School Medical, Baltimore, 1954-1969;
associate professor surgery, Johns Hopkins University School Medical, Baltimore, 1969-1980;
associate professor surgery, emeritus, Johns Hopkins University School Medical, Baltimore, since 1980. Vice-chairman breast cancer committee, World Health Organization, Geneva, 1968-1970. Chairman national conference breast cancer, American Cancer Society, Washington, 1969, Swiss Cancer League, Lucerne, 1976.
Member H.S. National Comm. of the National Research Council, Washington, 1983-1987. Member of advisory board Annie Casey Foundation, since 1996.
Board directors United Way Maryland, Baltimore, 1986—1994. Fellow: American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, Royal Society Medicine. Member: American Board Surgery (diplomat 1946), American Cancer Society (life Volunteer Leadership award 1984, Premier award 1995), New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Elizabeth Oppenheim, July 24, 1938 (deceased 1947). 1 child John Edward; Married Betty Fleischmann, March 21, 1948. Children: Edward M., Robert S., Richard J.