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Gottesfeld, Kenneth R., 1938-1984

 Person

Biography

Kenneth R. Gottesfeld, M.D. was a pioneer in the use of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynacology. He was born in Denver, Colorado August 21, 1938. His father was an Obstetrician-Gynecologist and one of the founders of Rose Hospital. Ken's mother died of pneumonia and his father later married Marion Gottesfeld (trustee of the University of Denver and founder of the Women's Library Association). Kenneth Gottesfeld married Joan Sollfrey in October, 1960, while still a medical student. The couple had two daughters and a son. Kenneth Gottesfeld died in a skiing accident on February, 1984. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Interview with Kenneth Gottesfeld, 1979

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Identifier: B377.02.0001.0015
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DVD of interview with Kenneth Gottesfeld on Gary Collins Show in 1979 on obstetric ultrasounds. Another physician on the show claimed that ultrasounds would give everyone cancer.

Dates: 1979

Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Papers

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Identifier: B377
Abstract Kenneth R. Gottesfeld was a pioneer in the development of the diagnostic ultrasound method in obstetrics and gynecology. He received his medical degree from the University of Colorado and during his residency he did research for Dr. Joseph Holmes and Dr. Horace Thompson, Denver pioneers in diagnostic medical ultrasound. He travelled to England and studied with Dr. Ian Donald, considered the founder of obstetrical sonography. Kenneth Gottesfeld was credited with the initial sonographic...
Dates: 1964-1988

Medical Papers and Articles, 1964-1984

 Series
Identifier: B377.02
Abstract

Kenneth Gottesfeld was a pioneer in the development of the diagnostic ultrasound method in obstetrics and gynecology. File contains articles and papers authored by Kenneth R. Gottesfeld, M.D. on ultrasounds and other topics in obstetrics and gynecology. Most of the articles were written while Dr. Gottesfeld was a clinical physician at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Dates: 1964-1984

Memorial, 1984-1988

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Identifier: B377.01.0001.0002
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Colorado State Senate Memorial to Dr. Kenneth R. Gottesfeld, M.D., 1938-1984. Kenneth Gottesfeld was a pioneer in the development of the diagnostic ultrasound method in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dates: 1984-1988

Obstetrical Hypnosis, 1962-1970

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Identifier: B377.02.0001.0009
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Kenneth Gottesfeld was a pioneer in the development of the diagnostic ultrasound method in obstetrics and gynecology. File contains undated papers authored by Kenneth R. Gottesfeld, M.D.

Dates: 1962-1970

Placenta and Ultrasound, 1966-1983

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Identifier: B377.02.0001.0012
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Kenneth Gottesfeld was a pioneer in the development of the diagnostic ultrasound method in obstetrics and gynecology. File contains articles and papers authored by Kenneth R. Gottesfeld, M.D. while he was a clinical professor obstetrics-gynecology and radiology physician at the University of Colorado Medical Center.

Dates: 1966-1983

Premarital Counseling, circa 1970

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Identifier: B377.02.0001.0010
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Kenneth Gottesfeld was a pioneer in the development of the diagnostic ultrasound method in obstetrics and gynecology. File contains undated papers and outlines authored by Kenneth R. Gottesfeld, M.D.

Dates: circa 1970

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Archival Object 17
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Subject
Jewish physicians 16
Ultrasonics in obstetrics 12
Obstetrics 6
Publications 6
Denver (Colo.) 3