Background
Wassner, Steven Joel was born on December 16, 1946 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Clara Wassner.
educator pediatric nephrologist
Wassner, Steven Joel was born on December 16, 1946 in New York City. Son of Abraham and Clara Wassner.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1968; Doctor of Medicine New York University, 1972.
Intern, resident, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 1972-1974;
fellow in pediatric nephrology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 1974-1975;
research fellow in pediatric nephrology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1975-1977;
assistant professor pediatrics, Pennsylvania State University Master of Science Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, 1978-1983;
associate professor, Pennsylvania State University Master of Science Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, 1983-1991;
professor, Pennsylvania State University Master of Science Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, since 1991;
vice department chairman, Pennsylvania State University Master of Science Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, 1978-1990;
chief division pediatrics nephrology, Pennsylvania State University Master of Science Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, since 1978;
chief division pediatric nephrology and diabetes, Pennsylvania State University Master of Science Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, since 1991. Visiting professor human biochemistry Hebrew U., Hadassah Hospital, 1985-1986. Director Pediatric Diabetes Svc., 1988-1991.
Board directors dialysis program for Pennsylvania State University students, 1985-1988.
Member of advisory board Kidney Foundation South Control Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, 1980-1990, science advisory county for pediatric nephrology/urology National Kidney Foundation, 1986-1992, Harrisburg committee for Hebrew U. Board directors Jewish Family Svc., Harrisburg, 1979-1985, United Jewish Federation, 1983-1985, 94-97, Yeshiva Academy, 1987-1990. Fellow American Academy Pediatrics (Executive Committee pediatric nephrology), American Board Pediatrics.
Member American Pediatrics Society, Society Pediatric Research, American Society Nephrology, International Society Nephrology, American Society Pediatr, Nephrology, American Physiological Society, American Diabetes Association, International Society Pediatric Nephrology, International Pediatric Nephrology Association (counsellor 1989-1995).
Married Enid K. Kling, June 11, 1972. Children: Adam Jacob, Nancy Shane.
