Background
Narva, William M. was born on September 10, 1927 in New York City. Son of Louis and Bertha (Hintz) Narva.
naval officer physician university official
Narva, William M. was born on September 10, 1927 in New York City. Son of Louis and Bertha (Hintz) Narva.
Bachelor, Hofstra College, 1952. Doctor of Medicine, Yale University, 1956.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1951, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1982. Intern Bethesda Naval Hospital, Maryland, 1956-1957. Resident in dermatology San Diego Naval Hospital, 1957-1960.
Staff physician Oakland Naval Hospital, California, 1960-1964. Chief dermatology services Bethesda Naval Hospital, Maryland, 1965-1978. Director naval research Bureau Medicine and Surgery Department Navy, Washington, 1978-1980, director Office Surgeon General, 1980-1982.
Professor, chairman department dermatology Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, since 1978, vice president, 1982-1986. Attending physician Congress of the United States, Washington, since 1986.
Fellow American Academy Dermatology, American College of Physicians. Member American Dermatological Association, Association Military Dermatologists, Washington Dermatological Society.
Married Rose Scicchitano, September 9, 1949. 1 child, David Neil.