Background
Bernstein, Robert was born on February 20, 1920 in New York City. Son of Morris and Rose (Gordich) Bernstein.
Bernstein, Robert was born on February 20, 1920 in New York City. Son of Morris and Rose (Gordich) Bernstein.
Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1942. Doctor of Medicine, University Louisville, 1946.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Army, 1942; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1973; intern, Grasslands Hospital, Valhalla, New York, 1946-1947; resident, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, 1952-1955; deputy commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, 1972-1973; commanding general, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, 1973-1978; surgeon, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 1970-1972; retired, 1978; commissioner for special health services, Texas Department Health, Austin, 1978-1980; commissioner of health, Texas Department Health, 1980-1991. Adjunct Professor University Texas Health Science Center, since 1982.
Fellow American College of Physicians. Member Society Medical Consultants to Armed Forces, International Society Internal Medicine, Phi Delta Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Omega Alpha.