Background
Saphire, Gary Steven was born on July 10, 1952 in Brooklyn. Son of Leonard and Dorothy (Henry) Saphire.
Saphire, Gary Steven was born on July 10, 1952 in Brooklyn. Son of Leonard and Dorothy (Henry) Saphire.
Bachelor of Science in Health & Science, Brooklyn College, 1974; Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Illinois College Podiatric Medicine, 1978; D.P.M., Illinois College Podiatric Medicine, 1978.
Chief resident, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, 1978-1979;
attending, Coney Island Hospital, 1979-1982;
attending, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, 1979-1986;
attending, Community Hospital, Brooklyn, since 1984;
director podiatric surgery, Caledonian Hospital, Brooklyn, since 1986. Delegate New York State Podiatric Medical Association, New York City, since 1988. Executive Board Kings County Podiatry Society, Brooklyn, 1987-1988, treasurer, 1991-1992, secretary, 1993-1994, vice president, 1995.
Chief podiatric surgery The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 1989-1994.
Judge Science Fair, New York City, 1985-1989. Fellow American College Foot Surgeons. Member American Podiatric Medical Association, American Diabetes Association Council Foot Health, New York Academy Science, Westerliegh Tennis Club, Kappa Tau Epsilon (vice president local chapter 1977-1978).
Married Helene Frances Koolik, September 12, 1982. Children: Emily Laura, Erika Robyn.