Jerrold S. Schlessel

Background

Schlessel, Jerrold S. was born on September 20, 1948 in New York City. Son of Bernard and Sara (Shapiro) Schlessel.

Education

Bachelor in Biology magna cum laude, Washington University, St. Louis, 1970; Doctor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1974.

Career

Subintern pediatric cardiology, pediatric neurology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, 1974; with, Children's Hospital Philadelphia, 1974-1977; fellow in neonatology, New York Hospital-Cornell Univercity Medical College, New York City, 1977-1978, 80-81; private practice pediatrics, Port Chester, New York, 1978-1980; associate in pediatrics, United Hospital, Port Chester, 1978-1980; pediatrician, South Brooklyn Health Clinic, 1980; associate neonatologist, assistant attending department pediatrics, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, 1981-1986; associate neonatologist, senior assistant attending department pediatrics, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, 1986-1992; associate attending, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, since 1992; physician-in-charge Infant Apnea Center, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, since 1982. Instructor pediatrics Cornell Univercity Medical College, New York City, 1981-1985, assistant professor.pediatrics, 1985-1992, associate professor clinical pediatrics, since 1992. Research associate Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, 1984-1993.

Achievements

• Diplomate National Board Medical Examiners, American Board Pediatrics, American Board Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Membership

Treasurer New York State Committee on Apnea and Cardiorespiratory Monitoring, since 1986. Fellow American Academy Pediatrics. Member American Thoracic Society, New York Perinatal Society, Nassau Pediatric Society.

Connections

Married Nancy Rose Golob, April 9, 1983. 3 children.

Father:

Bernard Schlessel

Mother:

Sara (Shapiro) Schlessel

Spouse:

Nancy Rose Golob