Robert I. Roelofs

Background

Roelofs, Robert I. was born on March 31, 1939 in Rock Valley, Iowa, United States. Son of Harold George and Cornelia (Vander Sanden) Roelofs.

Education

Bachelor with honors, U. Iowa, 1961; Master of Science, U. Iowa, 1965; Doctor of Medicine, U. Iowa, 1965.

Career

Intern, medical resident, Boston City Hospital, 1965-1967; resident in neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1967-1969; associate professor neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1978; from assistant to associate professor neurology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1972-1978.

Achievements

• Diplomate American Board Psychiatry and Neurology, National Board Medical Examiners.

Membership

Medical advisor Muscular Dystrophy Association Greater Twin Cities Chapter, Minneapolis, since 1979. Served to senior surgeon United States Public Health Service, 1969-1972. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy Neurology, New York Academy Science, Minnesota State Medical Society, Hennepin County Medical Society, Phi Beta Sigma, Alpha Omega Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, scuba diving.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann Thiel, June 24, 1962. Children: Gregory Robert, Stacey Evelyn, Sarah Elizabeth.

Father:

Harold George Roelofs

Mother:

Cornelia (Vander Sanden) Roelofs

Spouse:

Patricia Ann Thiel

child:

Sarah Elizabeth Roelofs

child:

Stacey Evelyn Roelofs

child:

Gregory Robert Roelofs