Background
Sussman, Leon Nathaniel was born on June 28, 1907 in New York City. Son of Benjamin Sussman and Mary Utall.
Sussman, Leon Nathaniel was born on June 28, 1907 in New York City. Son of Benjamin Sussman and Mary Utall.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1928. Doctor of Medicine, Bellevue Medical College, 1932.
Resident, Beth Israel Hospital, New York City, 1932-1934; attending physician in medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, New York City, l934-43, 46-79; hematologist, Beth Israel Hospital, New York City, l934-43, 46-79; director blood bank, Beth Israel Hospital, New York City, l946-79; director, Evelyn Sussman Laboratory for Genetic Svc., New York Blood Center, New York City, l979-88; private practice immunohematology, New York City, since 1979. Consultant in field.
Captain United States Navy, 1943-1946. Fellow American College of Physicians, American Society Clinical Pathologists (certified honor), New York Academy of Medicine. Member American Medical Association, American Association Blood Banks.
Married Evelyn Kaufman, June 28, 1932 (deceased 1979). Children: Ruth, Mary. Married Ruth Gilman, August 24, 1979.