Background
Gelernt, Irwin M. was born on September 27, 1935 in New York City. Son of Lipman and Ray (Samuels) Gelernt.
Gelernt, Irwin M. was born on September 27, 1935 in New York City. Son of Lipman and Ray (Samuels) Gelernt.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1957; Doctor of Medicine, State University of New York, New York City, 1961.
Intern, Bellevue Hospital Cornel Medical Svc. attending surgeon, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, 1962-1967; president attending staff, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, 1985-1987; clinical professor of surgery, Mount Sinai School Medicine, New York City, since 1987; dean for hospital and medical affairs, Mount Sinai School Medicine, New York City. President medical board Mount Sinai Hospital.
Trustee Manhattan Country School, New York City, 1978-1984. Fellow American College of Surgeons, American College Gastroenterology. Member Foundation Ileitis and Colitis (Man of Year 1983), Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha. M C.
Married, June 11, 1960. Children: Lee, Alicia, Michelle.