Robert Samuel Neuwirth

Background

Neuwirth, Robert Samuel was born on July 11, 1933 in New York City. Son of Abraham Alexander and Phyllis Neuwirth.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1955; Doctor of Medicine, Yale University, 1958.

Career

Intern, Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, 1958-1959; resident, Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, 1959-1964; assistant professor obstetrics-gynecology., Columbia University, 1964-1968; associate professor, Columbia University, 1968-1971; professor, Columbia University, since 1972; Babcock professor, Columbia University, since 1977. Director obstetrics-gynecology. Bronx Lebanon Hospital, New York City, 1967-1972, Woman's Hospital, New York City, St. Luke's Hospital Center, since 1974, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, 1981-1991.

Professor Albert Einstein College Medicine, 1971-1972. Consultant World Health Organization, National Institutes of Health, Agency for International Development, Food and Drug Administration. Interim director St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, since 1998.

Achievements

• Robert Samuel Neuwirth has been listed as a noteworthy Obstetrician, gynecologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American College Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Society Gynecologic Investigation, New York Obstetrical Society, American Association professors Ob-Gyn., Association Volunteer Sterilization (chairman biomedical committee since 1971).

Connections

Children from previous marriage: Susan, Jessica, Laura, Michael, Alexander.

Father:

Abraham Alexander

Mother:

Phyllis Neuwirth