Background
Spencer, John was born on July 17, 1933 in Bedford, England. Son of Arthur George and Nellie (Housden) Spencer.
Spencer, John was born on July 17, 1933 in Bedford, England. Son of Arthur George and Nellie (Housden) Spencer.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, University London, 1957. Master of Science, University London, 1976.
House surgeon, Harrow Hospital, London, 1957; house physician, Charing Cross Hospital, London, 1958; medical officer, Uganda Medical Service, 1958-1961; surgical registrar, Bath City Hospitals, England, 1962-1964; surgical registrar, Hammersmith Hospital, London, 1964-1966; senior surgical registrar, Hammersmith Hospital, London, 1966-1969; senior lecturer, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London, 1970-1987; reader in surgery, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London, since 1987.
Fellow Royal Society Medicine, Association Surgeons United Kingdom. Member British Society Gastroenterology, Surgical Research Society.
Married Gwyneth Ann Griffiths, December 5, 1958. Children: Stephen Mark, Joanna Mary, Helen Clare, Timothy Paul, Anthony John.