Background
Alford, John Edwin was born on May 24, 1909 in Buffalo. Son of John and Cora Benson (Cottrill) Alford.
Alford, John Edwin was born on May 24, 1909 in Buffalo. Son of John and Cora Benson (Cottrill) Alford.
Doctor of Medicine, University Buffalo, 1934.
Intern Buffalo General Hospital, 1934—1935, resident, gynecology and proctology, 1935—1936, resident, pathology, 1936—1937, chief surgical resident, 1937—1938. Instructor, surgery University Buffalo Medical School, 1934—1938, assistant clinical professor, proctology, 1939—1956, associate clinical professor, 1956—1979, head department, proctology, 1970—1979, emeritus professor, colon and rectal surgery, since 1979. Served to major Medical Corps United States Army, 1942-1946.
Member of New York Academy of Sciences, Buffalo Academy Medicine, Royal Society Medicine, Royal Society Health, Buffalo Surgical Society, Philadelphia Society Colon and Rectal Surgeons, International Society University Colon and Rectal Surgeons (vice president), Pan American Surgical Association, New York State Society Surgeons, New York State Medical Society, Erie County Medical Society, Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club, Ducks Unlimited Club, Ponte Verde Club, North Shore Yacht, Buffalo Launch Club, Roswell Park Medical Club, Saturn Club (dean 1978), Buffalo Club (director 1960-1963).
Married Mary Louise Kittinger, May 11, 1938. Children: Gail, J. Keith, Bryant K.