Background
Spotnitz, William David was born on December 10, 1950 in New York City. Son of Hyman and Miriam Dora (Berkman) Spotnitz.
Spotnitz, William David was born on December 10, 1950 in New York City. Son of Hyman and Miriam Dora (Berkman) Spotnitz.
Bachelor in Chemistry magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1973; Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University, 1977.
Researcher, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, 1972-1973;
surgical intern, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City, 1977-1978;
surgical resident, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City, 1978-1982;
thoracic surgical fellow, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City, 1983-1984;
research associate, Columbia University, New York City, 1982-1983;
assistant professor, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1985-1990;
associate professor, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, since 1990. Surgical consultant Salem (Virginia) V.A. Hospital, since 1985. Director quality assurance, department surgery, University Virginia, Charlottesville, since 1989.
President Charlottesvillebr. American Heart Association, 1991, vice president 1989-1990, nominating committee 1990.
Fellow American College Surgeons, American College Cardiology, Association for Academy Surgery, Society Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Society of University Surgeons.
Children: Joanna Slater, Alexander Elliot. Married Denise Constance Schain, December 12, 1982. 1 child, Russell Hart.