Background

Padula, Richard Thomas was born on April 10, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William V. and Marie T. (Musi) Padula.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Ursinus College, 1957; Doctor of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, 1961.

Career

Intern, Philadelphia General Hospital, 1961-1962; resident in general and thoracic surgery, Jefferson Medical College Hospital, Philadelphia, 1962-1966; from instructor to associate professor surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, 1966-1971; professor surgery, chief thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, University Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 1971-1986; private practice cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, Kansas City, Missoury, 1976-1995; retired, 1995. Consultant thoracic and cardiovascular surgery United States Public Health Service, Galveston, 1972-1976. Chief thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Research Medical Center, Kansas City, 1980-1994.

Achievements

• Richard Thomas Padula has been listed as a noteworthy cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1962-1964. Fellow American College of Surgeons, American College Cardiology. Member American Association Thoracic Surgeons, Society for Thoracic Surgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery, International Cardiovascular Society, Society University Surgeons, Kansas City Surgical Society (president 1994).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, antique cars, computer programming, photography, carpentry.

Connections

Married Marta M. Meo, December 26, 1959;children: Marta Anne Padula Jardon, Richard W., Thomas J., Robert J., William V III.

Father:

William V. Padula

Mother:

Marie T. (Musi) Padula

Spouse:

Marta M. Meo

child:

Marta Anne Padula Jardon Padula

child:

Thomas J. Padula

child:

Richard W. Padula

child:

William V III Padula

child:

Robert J. Padula