Background
Swift, George Wilkins was born on August 31, 1882 in Whidby Island, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Henry and Emily C. (Wilson) Swift.
Swift, George Wilkins was born on August 31, 1882 in Whidby Island, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Henry and Emily C. (Wilson) Swift.
Graduate in Pharmacy, University of Washington, 1901. Doctor of Medicine Northwestern University, 1907. Studied University of Vienna, 1909-1910.
Interne Illinois Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Infirmary, 1907-1908. Assistant eye surgeon same, 1908-1909, also clinical assistant Rush Medical College. Settled in Seattle, 1910, and specialized in ophthalmology and later neuro-surgery.
President Neuro Surgical Clinic, since 1928.
Chief department neuro-surgery, King County Hospital (Harborview), Children’s Orthopedic Hospital. Formerly chief department neuro-surgery Seattle City Hospital A leader in development and equipment of Harborview Hospital, Seattle.
Founder and former president Public Health League of Washington.
Served as Lieutenant, later captain, United States Army, 1917-1918. Trustee Gorgas Memorial. Fellow American College Surgeons.
Married Florence Hilda Shircker, June 29, 1910.