William Bennett Geissler

Background

Geissler, William Bennett was born on April 8, 1959 in Omaha. Son of Wilfred Waldo and Cathryn (Bennett) Geissler.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Biology summa cum laude, Washburn U., 1981; Doctor of Medicine, Tulane University, 1985.

Career

Orthopaedic surgery intern, U. Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, 1985-1986; resident in orthopaedic surgery, U. Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, 1986-1990; fellow in orthopaedic trauma surgery, Aarau, Switzerland, 1988; fellow in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine, Orthopaedic Research of Virginia, Richmons, 1990-1991; fellow in hand and upper extremity surgery, U. Mississippi Medical Center, 1991-1992; assistant professor orthopaedic surgery, U. Mississippi Medical Center, since 1992. Member of staff VA Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson.

Achievements

• William Bennett Geissler has been listed as a noteworthy Orthopaedic surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Medical Association, Mississippi State Medical Association, Mississippi Orthopaedic Society (treasurer Jackson chapter 1992-1993), Control Medical Society, Arthroscopy Association North America, Southern Orthopaedic Association (editorial board 1992-1993).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, racquetball.

Connections

Married Susan Morgan.

Father:

Wilfred Waldo Geissler

Mother:

Cathryn (Bennett) Geissler

Spouse:

Susan Morgan.