Background
Delavan, James William was born on January 25, 1940 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Son of John William and Bernice (Kemler) Delavan.
Delavan, James William was born on January 25, 1940 in Alma, Michigan, United States. Son of John William and Bernice (Kemler) Delavan.
Bachelor of Science, Alma College, 1960; D of Medicine, University of Michigan, 1964.
Intern, U. Nebraska, Omaha, 1964-1965; resident in general surgery, U. Nebraska, Omaha, 1965-1968; chief resident in general surgery, U. Nebraska, Omaha, 1968-1969; resident in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1969-1970; chief resident in thoracic surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1970-1971; principal, consultant and attending thoracic physician, Des, Kim, Delavan, Robson, Patzelt & Heiser Professional Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1971. Secretary, treasurer staff Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids, 1985-1987.
Fellow American College of Surgeons, American College Cardiology, American College Chest Physicians. Member Michigan Medical Society, Kent County Medical Society, Alexander Surgical Society, Collar Surgical Society, University of Michigan Medical Alumni Association (board directors since 1988), Alma College Alumni Association (pes.-elect 1986-1990, president 1990-1991), Kent Country Club, Indian Club.
Married Marianne Lynch. Children:Katherine, Debra, Anne, James.