Erik Joannes Eyskens

Background

Eyskens, Erik Joannes was born on July 20, 1935 in Leuven, Belgium. Son of Gaston and Gilberte (DePetter) Eyskens.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, 1960; Specialist in Surgery, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, 1966; D Surgical Science, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, 1972.

Career

Assistant professor, Catholic University of Leuven, 1972; professor, U. Antwerp, Belgium, since 1992; chief department of surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, Belgium, 1980-1992. Vice president medical department U. Antwerp, 1986-1988. Chief surgery department University Hospital, Antwerp, 1992.

Achievements

• Erik Joannes Eyskens has been listed as a noteworthy Surgeon, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Academy De Chirurgie, Royal Academy Medicine, National and International Surgical Association, DePrince (Antwerp), Order the Crown (commander 1989), Orderof Leopold (officer).

Connections

Married Julie Ponet, October 16, 1965. Children: Patricia, Werner, Thomas.

Father:

Gaston Eyskens

Mother:

Gilberte (DePetter) Eyskens

Spouse:

Julie Ponet

child:

Patricia Eyskens

child:

Werner Eyskens

child:

Thomas Eyskens