Lewis Spitz, Date of Birth

Lewis Spitz

paediatric surgeon

Date of Birth: 01-Aug-1939

Profession: professor, surgeon, pediatrician

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Lewis Spitz (born 25 August 1939 in Pretoria) is a paediatric surgeon who is internationally recognised as a leader in Paediatric surgery and is known for his work on congenital abnormalities of the oesophagus, particularly oesophageal atresia, oesophageal replacement and gastroesophageal reflux especially bin neurologically impaired children.
He championed the plight of children with cerebral palsy and other congenital disorders; demonstrating that appropriate surgery could improve their quality of life.
He is the leading authority in the management of conjoined twins and is recognised as the foremost international expert in this field.
Spitz is the Emeritus Nuffield Professor of Paediatric Surgery.