Francis Heed Adler

Background

Adler, Francis Heed was born on February 4, 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lewis H. and Emma Augusta (Heed) Adler.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Pennsylvania, 1916; Master of Sciences, University Pennsylvania, 1918; Doctor of Medicine, University Pennsylvania, 1919.

Career

Intern, Hospital University of Pennsylvania, 1919-1921; member of faculty, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, 1921-1977; professor ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, 1937-1960; emeritus, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, from 1960.

Achievements

• Francis Heed Adler has been listed as a noteworthy medical educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Clinical Physiology of the Eye

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  • Textbook of Ophthalmology
  • Text book of ophthalmology

    (eye health)

  • Gifford's Textbook of Ophthalmology
  • Gifford's Textbook of Ophthalmology {Sixth Edition}
  • Physiology of the Eye Fourth Edition

Membership

Served with United States Army, World War I. Member American Opthal. Society (chairman 1962, Howe medal 1951), American Medical Association (medal ophthalmology 1959, editor-in-chief), Archives Ophthalmology (1950-1960), American Academy Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (president 1969) Clubs: Union League (Philadelphia), Cricket (Philadelphia).

Connections

Married Emily Anne MacDonald, July 7, 1970. Children by previous marriage: Jeanne Adler Morris, Lynn.

Father:

Lewis H. Adler

Mother:

Emma Augusta (Heed) Adler

Spouse:

Emily Anne MacDonald