Michael Nevins, MD: Newark's Parsonnet - Danzis Medical Dynasty

Michael Nevins, MD
"Newark's Parsonnet-Danzis Medical Dynasty"

Abstract:

This talk will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Victor Parsonnet, whose 100th birthday occurred on August 29, 2024. Victor is well known and highly regarded as one of New Jersey’s preeminent cardiac surgeons, who pioneered the development of pacemaker technology and performed New Jersey’s first coronary bypass operation and first heart transplant. Later, he helped to develop the da Vinci robotic surgical system. 

While distinguished in his own right, Victor is a member of New Jersey’s premier medical dynasty. His grandfathers, Victor Parsonnet and Max Danzis, were principal founders of the Newark Beth Israel Hospital (now the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, a component of RWJBarnabas Health) in 1901. By 2000, there were sixteen members of the extended Parsonnet/Danzis family working at The Beth.

The MHSNJ invites you to attend Dr. Nevins's presentation on Newark's Parsonnet - Danzis Medical Dynasty!

About the Speaker: 

Dr. Michael Nevins, who was “born at The Beth,” practiced internal medicine, cardiology, and geriatrics in Bergen County for 44 years, retiring in 2012.  For many years, he served as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Director of Medical Education at Bergen Pines Regional Medical Center and was a member of New Jersey’s Bioethics Commission.

Dr. Nevins was Governor of New Jersey’s chapter of the American College of Physicians and received its Laureate Award for career achievements in medical education, bioethics, and geriatrics.  He served as the Medical History Society of New Jersey’s President and in 2010 received its David L. Cowen Award for his work in medical history. 

The author of more than a dozen books, as well as numerous articles and essays on medical history, Dr. Nevins is well-known as a raconteur, with an engaging manner.  Much of his writing appears on his personal website, www.michaelnevinsmd.com .