Peter H. Cahn

Background

Cahn, Peter H. was born on March 28, 1932 in Witten, Germany. Son of Hugo M. and Ruth R. (Glaser) Cahn. came to the United States, 1938.

Education

AB, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1953; Doctor of Medicine, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1956.

Career

Intern, Philadelphia General Hospital, 1956-1957; resident, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1960-1963; clinical professor ophthalmology, Indiana U., Indianapolis, since 1964; private practice,, Indianapolis, since 1963. Vice president Indiana Eye Associations, Indianapolis, since 1988.

Achievements

• Peter H. Cahn has been listed as a noteworthy Ophthalmologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Indiana Society to Prevent Blindness, Indianapolis, 1964-1985, president, 1973-1975. Board directors Jewish Welfare Federation, Indianapolis, 1978-1993, 95-. Captain Medical Corps, United States Air Force, 1957-1960.

Fellow American Academy Ophthalmology, Indiana Academy Ophthalmology. Member B'nai B'rith, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, tennis, photography.

Connections

Married Susan Leitz, September 10, 1960. Children: Jordan, Andrew, Seth.

Father:

Hugo M. Cahn

Mother:

Ruth R. (Glaser) Cahn

Spouse:

Susan Leitz

child:

Jordan Cahn

child:

Andrew Cahn

child:

Seth Cahn