Robert Ward Klein

Background

Klein, Robert Ward was born on January 10, 1949 in New York City. Son of Emanuel Wirth and Judith Hope (Silverman) Klein.

Education

Bachelor, New York University, 1970; Doctor of Medicine, New York University, 1974.

Career

Medical intern, New York University Medical Center, 1974-1975; resident in ophthalmology, New York University Medical Center, 1975-1978; fellow in medical retina, New York University Medical Center, 1978-1979; private practice,, New York City, since 1979. Director ophthalmology Goldwater Memorial Hospital, Roosevelt Island, New York, since 1979. Clinical assistant professor New York University School Medicine, New York City, since 1983.

Member courtesystaff Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York City, 1987-1995, associate attending, since 1995. Assistant attending ophthalmologist Bellevue Hospital, New York City, since 1995, Tisch Hospital, New York City, since 1996. Book consultant FYI-Unexpected Answers to Everyday Questions, 1982.

Achievements

• Robert Ward Klein has been listed as a noteworthy Ophthalmologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow International College Surgeons. Member Alpha Omega Alpha.

Connections

Married Elvira Mendez, 1997.

Father:

Emanuel Wirth Klein

Mother:

Judith Hope (Silverman) Klein

Spouse:

Elvira Mendez