Background
Wallgren, Georg Rabbe was born on November 28, 1920 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of Georg-Wilhelm and Rea (Strahle) Wallgren.
Wallgren, Georg Rabbe was born on November 28, 1920 in Helsinki, Finland. Son of Georg-Wilhelm and Rea (Strahle) Wallgren.
Doctor of Medicine, University Helsinki, 1948.
Resident in surgery, Kotka (Finland) General Hospital, 1949-1953; surgeon, University Children's Hospital, Helsinki, 1953-1956; assistant chief surgeon, Aurora Hospital, Helsinki, 1956-1979; chief surgeon, Aurora Hospital, Helsinki, 1979-1983; surgeon, Eira Hospital, Helsinki, 1964-1985; principal medical officer, Fennia Insurance Company, Helsinki, 1964-1985; principal medical officer, Svensk-Finland Insurance Company, Helsinki, 1968-1990.
Member of Scandinavian Association Pediatric Surgeons (general secretary 1964-1980, president 1980-1986, honorary 1986), German Pediatric Surgery Association, British Association Pediatric Surgeons, Sulamaa Society (chairman 1980-1982, honorary 1986), Travellers Club Finland, Svenski Klubben i Helsingfors, Rotary, Masons, Nylandska Jakt.
Married Karin Synnove Molander, April 1, 1950. Children: Georg-Wilhelm, Jean-Peter, Jeanette, Christoffer.