Gordon Michael Besser

Background

Besser, Gordon Michael was born on January 22, 1936 in London. Son of Hyman and Leah (Geller) Besser.

Education

Bachelor of Science, London U., 1957; Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, U. London, 1960; Doctor of Medicine, U. London, 1966; Doctor of Science, U. London, 1981.

Career

From senior lecturer to professor medicine, St. Bartholomew's Hospital/Medical College London, since 1970. Head department endocrinology St. Bartholomew's Hospital, since 1974, head medicine professional unit, since 1992, chief executive, 1992-1994. Civilian endocrinologist Royal Navy, since 1989.

Consultant Maltese Government, since 1989.

Achievements

• Gordon Michael Besser has been listed as a noteworthy Endocrinologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal College Physicians (senior vice president 1995-1997, senior censor 1995-1997);member Association Physicians, Association CLin. Professor Medicines, Thyroid Club, Garrick Club.

Interests

• Avocations: early Chinese ceramics, opera, ballet.

Connections

Married Valerie Anne Pearlman, September 20, 1972. Children: Jonathan George Samuel, Rachael Elizabeth Jane.

Father:

Hyman Besser

Mother:

Leah (Geller) Besser

Spouse:

Valerie Anne Pearlman

child:

Jonathan George Samuel Besser

child:

Rachael Elizabeth Jane Besser