About
Late physician renowned for his expertise in myocardial infarction. He was the recipient of many prestigious honors, including the title of Hero of Emergency Medicine by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Before Fame
He was raised primarily in Chattanooga, Tennesssee and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1981.
Trivia
In 2006, he received the parody award known as the Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine for his breakthroughs in curing hiccups.
Family Life
He was married and had two sons.
Associated With
He and Ernest Thayer both graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University.