Background
Burger, Hendrik was born on August 2, 1934 in Alkmaar, Noord Holland, The Netherlands. Son of Hendrik and Johanna Mechanical Engineering (Ophorst) Burger.
Burger, Hendrik was born on August 2, 1934 in Alkmaar, Noord Holland, The Netherlands. Son of Hendrik and Johanna Mechanical Engineering (Ophorst) Burger.
Doctor of Medicine, Ryks University, Leiden, The Netherlands, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Ryks University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 1994.
Assistant in surgical department, Bergweg Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1961-1969; chef de clinique, Bergweg Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 1967-1970; surgeon, Drechtsteden Ziekenhuis, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, since 1970. Member Dutch working group Access Surgery for Dialysis, since 1989.
Member Royal Netherlands Medical Association (delegate 1986-1991, chairman department Dordrecht 1987-1991, since 2002), Dutch Surgical Association (delegate 1996-1999), International College Surgeons, Vascular Access Society.
Married Jacoba P. Speelpenning, September 4, 1965. Children: Marjon, Kees, Hens, Pim.