Edward M. Altchek

Background

Altchek, Edward M. was born on March 9, 1931 in New York City. Son of Isaac David and Fanny (Horowitz) Altchek.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, New York University, 1951; Bachelor of Science in biomedical Engineering, New York Institute Technology, 1984; Doctor of Medicine, Chicago Medical School, 1955.

Career

Intern, Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, New York, 1955-1956; resident neurosurgery, Montefiore & Bronx Municipal Hospitals, 1956-1961; neurologic surgeon private practice, New York City, Long Island, 1961-1976; professor neuroanatomy, St. George's College of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, 1979-1980; professor engineering technology, New York Institute Technology, Old Westbury, New York, 1984-1991; assistant director research institute, New York Chiropractic College, Old Brookville, New York, 1987-1990; associate professor, Touro College, Dix Hills, New York, since 1992.

Achievements

• Edward M. Altchek has been listed as a noteworthy Neurosurgeon, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Automotive Engineers, American Association Medical Instrumentation.

Interests

• Avocations: entomology, scuba diving, photography, woodworking.

Connections

Married Florence Zeleznik, 1960 (divorced 1968). Children: Leslie Rachel, Glenn David, Michael Geoffrey. M.Roberta Louise Walsh, June 7, 1968.

1 child, Alexandra.

Father:

Isaac David Altchek

Mother:

Fanny (Horowitz) Altchek

Spouse:

Florence Zeleznik

child:

Michael Geoffrey Altchek

child:

Leslie Rachel Altchek

child:

Alexandra Altchek

child:

Glenn David Altchek