Robert J. Wirtshafter

Background

Wirtshafter, Robert J. was born on April 1, 1922 in Vienna. Son of Adolph and Theresa (Schmerzler) Wirtshafter. came to the United States, 1940.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, University of Chicago, 1951.

Career

Intern, Woodlawn Hospital, Chicago, 1952-1953; resident, University of Chicago, 1953-1954; attending physician, Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, Illinois, since 1956; clinical associate, University of Chicago, since 1956; assistant professor, Rush Medical University, Chicago, since 1956.

Achievements

• Robert J. Wirtshafter has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatrician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Special agent Counter Intelligence Corps, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Academy Pediatrics. Member American Medical Association, National Counter Intelligence Corps Association (life).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, sailing, flying.

Connections

Married Ethel Louise Kopp, June 22, 1948. L child, Robert David.

Father:

Adolph Wirtshafter

Mother:

Theresa (Schmerzler) Wirtshafter

Spouse:

Ethel Louise Kopp