Robert Kistner

Robert William Kistner (August 23, 1917 – February 6, 1990) was a gynecologist who specialized in the treatment of endometriosis and was involved in the early development of the birth control pill.

Early life Kistner was born in Cincinnati, Ohio,

Career Following his internship at Cincinnati General Hospital (now the University of Cincinnati Medical Center), he was a resident at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and Kings County Hospital Center in New York, before moving to Boston Hospital for Women (now Brigham and Women's Hospital). and chief of air evacuation. When the war ended, he continued consulting for the Air Force. and to Janet Langhart in 1978. He had four children with Golde: Dana, Robert Jr., Stephen, and Peter.

Retirement and death After 38 years of practicing medicine and teaching, he retired and moved to Wellington, Florida, including: MER-25 "The treatment of endometriosis by inducing pseudopregnancy with ovarian hormones"

Honors and awards The Kistner Library at Brigham and Women's Hospital was dedicated after his death to his 34 years of service.