Background
Spitz, Irving Manfred was born on July 9, 1939 in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Son of Harry Hirsch and Sheila R. (Green) Spitz.
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Irving Manfred Spitz, Israeli Endocrinologist. Achievements include research in clinical endocrinology and reproductive physiology. Recipient Abelheim prize, U. Witwatersrand, 1962. Member Royal College Physicians, American Society Clinical Investigation, Endocrine Society, American Society Andrology.
Education
B.M.B.Ch., Witwatersrand U., Johannesburg, 1962; Doctor of Medicine, Wittwatersrand U., Johannesburg, 1971.
Career
Intern, resident, Johannesburg Hospital, Witwatersrand U., 1963-1967; chief physician, Hadassah U., Jerusalem, 1973-1974; acting chief department endocrinology, Hadassah U. Hospital, Jerusalem, 1975-1976; director department endocrinology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, 1977-1982; director clinical research, Center for biomedical Research, Population Council, New York City, since 1982. Associate professor Hebrew U., Jerusalem, 1978-1982, Cornell Univercity, since 1985.
Achievements
Membership
Member Royal College Physicians, American Society Clinical Investigation, Endocrine Society, American Society Andrology.
Connections
Married Diane Nadja Levy, December 21, 1964. Children: Heidi W., Leora R.
