Edgar Housepian
Edgar Minas Housepian | |
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Housepian | |
| Born | March 18, 1928 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 2014 (aged 86) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | neurosurgeon, professor |
| Spouse | Marion Grace (née Lyon) |
| Children | 3 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia University Medical School, New York-Presbyterian Hospital |
Edgar Minas Housepian (March 18, 1928 – November 14, 2014) was an American neurosurgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Columbia University Medical School, where he was on the faculty for almost 60 years.
He wrote more than 100 articles about neurosurgery, and was a co-founder of the Fund for Armenian Relief. At Columbia University he was also made the Dean’s special advisor for international affiliations, affiliating with universities and students on five continents to create educational opportunities which 60% of Columbia University’s medical students were taking advantage of by the time of his death.