Background
Fishman, Leonard was born on August 1, 1934 in Atlanta. Son of Samuel and Ida (Simmons) Fishman.
Fishman, Leonard was born on August 1, 1934 in Atlanta. Son of Samuel and Ida (Simmons) Fishman.
Pre-medical student, Emory University, 1952; Doctor of Medicine, Medical College Georgia, 1960.
Intern, Los Angeles County General Hospital, 1960;
resident in dermatology, VA University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center, 1962;
chief dermatology service, United States Army, Fort Hood, 1963;
chief dermatology research, Walter Reed Army Institute Research, Washington, 1964;
researcher in dermtology, Letterman General Hospital, San Francisco, 1965;
private practice dermatology, Atlanta, 1965-1984. Clinical instructor George Washington University School Medicine, Washington, 1964. Consultant University of California Medical Center, Letterman General Hospital, 1965.
Attending staff Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta. Hospital staff St. Joseph's Infirmary, Crawford Long Hospital, DeKalb General Hospital. From adjunct clinical instructor to associate clinical professor dermatology, Emory University School Medicine, Atlanta, 1966-1978, clinical associate professor, since 1979.
Authority Clarkesville, 1991. Board directors Chaatahoochie Mtn. Fair. Member American Academy Dermatology, Southern Medical Association, Medical Association Georgia, DeKalb Medical Association, Georgia Society Dermatologists (sec-treasurer 1971-1976, president 1978), Atlanta Dermatological Association (secretary-treasurer 1968, president 1969, '70), Internat.Soc.
Tropical Dermatology, Southeastern Dermatological Association.
Married Nona Rebecca Music, February 14, 1959;children: Marjorie Lynn, Malinda Leigh, Geoffrey Scott.