Background
Cantrell, Robert Wendell was born on April 25, 1933 in Neosho, Missouri, United States. Son of Lloyd L. and Ruby R. Moffett.
educator otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon
Cantrell, Robert Wendell was born on April 25, 1933 in Neosho, Missouri, United States. Son of Lloyd L. and Ruby R. Moffett.
Student, United States Naval Academy, 1952-1955; AB, George Washington University, 1956; Doctor of Medicine, George Washington University, 1960.
Intern, New York Hosp-Cornell Univercity, 1960-1961; resident in otolaryngology, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland., 1965-1969; department chairman otolaryngology, Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego, 1969-1976; Fitz-Hugh professor department otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, University of Virginia, since 1976; acting vice president, provost, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, 1995-1996; vice president, provost, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, since 1996. Board directors American Board Otolaryngology, 1980-1998, executive vice president, 1990-1998.
Mayor, Oakmont, Maryland., 1968-1969. Captain United States Navy, 1961-1976, United States Naval Reserve, 1976-1991. Member American Medical Association, American Academy Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (president 1987), American Academy Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (vice president Southern sect.1980-1983), Triological Society (vice president Southern section 1989-1990, Mosher award 1974), American Society Head and Neck Surgery (president 1985-1986), Society University Otolaryngologists (president 1982), American Broncho-Esophagological Association (president 1988-1989), American Larynbgol.
Association (county 1988-1990, treasurer 1990-1995, president-elect 1995, president 1996-1997), American Otological Society, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Young Hi Lee, February 6, 1964. Children: Mark L., Elizabeth L., Victoria L., Robert Wendell Junior.
