Background
Sr., George Saba Ellis, was born on May 30, 1923 in Almonsif, Lebanon. Arrived in United States, 23. Son of Sam Saba and Jamelle (Assaf) Ellis.
Sr., George Saba Ellis, was born on May 30, 1923 in Almonsif, Lebanon. Arrived in United States, 23. Son of Sam Saba and Jamelle (Assaf) Ellis.
Bachelor, University Texas, 1944. Doctor of Medicine, Tulane University, 1946.
Intern Charity Hospital, New Orleans, 1946—1947, resident, 1950—1953. From assistant professor to professor ophthalmology Louisiana State University, 1956—1977. Professor Tulane University, since 1977.
Member staff Hotel Dieu Hospital, since 1951, president medical staff, 1978—1979. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1947-1949.
Fellow: American College of Surgeons. Member: American Medical Association, Orleans Parish Medical Society (president 1985-1988), New Orleans Academy Ophthalmology (president elect 1984-1986, president 1986), Southern Medical Association (councilor 1978-1983, Ophthalmologist of Year 1976), American Opthalmol. Society, American Academy Ophthalmology, International College Surgeons, Bienville Club (New Orleans)., Metairie Country Club (Louisiana), Rotary.
Married Lorraine Doris Haik, March 19, 1950. Children: George Saba Junior, Robert G., Joan Ellis Green.