Background
Alexander, John was born on February 24, 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lucien Hugh and Mazie (Just) Alexander.
Alexander, John was born on February 24, 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lucien Hugh and Mazie (Just) Alexander.
Student Episcopal Academy, Philadelphia, 1903-1904, Chestnut Hill Academy, 1904-1908. Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1912, Master of Arts, 1913, Doctor of Medicine 1916 (honorary Doctor of Science, 1940).
Formerly member surgical and teaching staff University of Pennsylvania. Now professor surgery, University of Michigan. Surgical in charge section thoracic surgical, University of Michigan Hospital.
Chief surgical, Michigan State Sanatorium.
Consultant thoracic surgical, various sanatoria and hospitals Surgical with French Army. Lieutenant United States.M.C., World War I.
Fellow American College Surgeons. Member American Surgical Association, Society of Thoracic Surgery of Great Britain and Ire. (honorary), Sociedad de Argentina de Cirujanos (honorary).
Member advisory editorial board Journal of Thoracic Surgery.
Married Emma Ward Woolfolk, July 11, 1936.
