About Maurice Goldenhar
Lived 1924 – 2001 (aged 77). Maurice Goldenhar was a Belgian ophthalmologist.
Maurice Goldenhar (January 15, 1924 – September 11, 2001) was a Belgian–American ophthalmologist and general practitioner. He emigrated from Belgium to the United States in 1940. He later returned to Europe for medical studies, and then returned once again to the United States.
He first diagnosed what became known as Goldenhar syndrome in 1952.
Goldenhar died in 2001 at age 77 as a result of a lengthy illness.
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Who was Maurice Goldenhar?
American ophthalmologist (1924–2001)
When was Maurice Goldenhar born?
Maurice Goldenhar was born on 15 January 1924 in Belgium.
When did Maurice Goldenhar die?
Maurice Goldenhar died on 11 September 2001.
What was Maurice Goldenhar's occupation?
Maurice Goldenhar was an ophthalmologist.
What nationality was Maurice Goldenhar?
Maurice Goldenhar was Belgian.
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