Alfred A. Richman

Alfred A. Richman (c. 1892 – December 8, 1984) was "an orthopedic surgeon and an honorary trustee of Beth Israel Hospital" who "founded Manhattan General Hospital in 1928 and was its executive director".

Medical career Richman graduated from New York Medical College and was a "practicing orthopedic surgeon for a number of years". 136 East 61st Street (1928–1930): a 20-bed facility named Plaza Hospital. Closed. 161 East 90th Street (1930–1934): Manhattan General Hospital. MGH relocated, and another hospital purchased the building. 305 Second Avenue (1934–1964): Manhattan General Hospital. acquired by Beth Israel in 1964.

Richman subsequently served Beth Israel as a "trustee and as an administrative consultant".

Family He was survived by his wife, their three sons and a daughter, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Hyman, David, and Julius.