Background
Hardesty, Robert Lynch was born on September 12, 1940 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert and Cora Belva (Cable) Hardesty.
Hardesty, Robert Lynch was born on September 12, 1940 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert and Cora Belva (Cable) Hardesty.
Student, University Pittsburgh, 1958-1959; Doctor of Medicine, U. Pittsburgh, 1966; Bachelor of Science, Allegheny College, 1962.
Resident in surgery, U. Pittsburgh, 1966-1971; resident in cardiothoracic surgery, U. Pittsburgh, 1971-1972; assistant professor surgery, U. Pittsburgh, 1974-1980; associate professor, U. Pittsburgh, 1980-1986; professor, U. Pittsburgh, since 1986.
Major United States Air Force, 1972-1974. Fellow American Society for Artificial Internal Organs. Member American Surgical Association, American Association Thoracic Surgery, Society University Surgeons, Transplantation Society, Phi Eta Sigma.
Married Catherine Ann Steward, October 3, 1965. Children: Lara Ann, Derek John, Kieran Steward.