Background
Sonnenfeld, Ernest Desmond was born on October 14, 1925 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Son of Ernest Emanuel and Dorothy Leah Sonnenfeld.
Sonnenfeld, Ernest Desmond was born on October 14, 1925 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Son of Ernest Emanuel and Dorothy Leah Sonnenfeld.
Bachelor of Medicine Bch, University Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1948. Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, University Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1964. Master in Family Practice, University Pretoria, 1974.
Casualty officer, genito-urinary and orthopedic house surgeon St. John's Hospital, Lewisham, 1952—1985. Senior house surgeon Surbiton General Hospital, England, 1953. Assistant medical officer Rand Leases Mine, 1954—1955, Merriespruit Mine, 1956.
From assistant to senior assistant medical officer Simmer and Jack Mine, 1957—1963. Senior assistant medical officer Goldfields E. Mine Hospital, Dunnottar, 1964—1966. General practice Nigel, 1966—1974.
Private practice Bedfordview, 1974—1980, 1985—1992. Medical director Boeringer Ingelheim Proprietary Ltd. SA, 1980—1985; part-time medical advisor ESCOM Medical Aid Society, 1980—1980.
Medical advisor Medicaid, 1993, Medscheme, 1993—1997. Consultant in field; Sick berth petty officer S. African Naval Forces, 1944-1945.
Member of College Medicine South Africa (member committee 1975, observer at general practice examination 1976, examiner 1977-1982, chairman medical advisors group 1995-1997), Medical Association South Africa (branch councillor Eas. Transvaal branch 1967-1989, president 1974-1975, federal councillor 1978-1985, vice-chairman Eastern Transvaal branch 1982-1983, branch chairman 1983-1985, 1987-1989, chairman medical advisors group 1995-1997).
Married Rianette Gerber, May 11, 1957. 1 child Penelope Anne.