Dr Philip P. Ruetz (1926 - 2003) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Dr Philip P. Ruetz

Birth:	May 18, 1926 Wisconsin, USA
Death:	Jul. 4, 2003 Brookfield Waukesha County Wisconsin, USA
Physician and researcher. Known as the "Grandfather of Nuclear Medicine." He devoted his entire life to helping his patients. In 1958, he joined the staff in internal medicine at what is now Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He became a hematologist and began the study of nuclear medicine. He later became clinical director of the nuclear medicine laboratory at the VA. Dr. Ruetz was one of the first people in the country to be trained in clinical ultrasound. He established the first nuclear lab at St. Mary's Hospital in 1964. In 1967, he founded the first ultrasound facility in the Midwest. (bio by: David M. Habben) Family links: Parents: Clarence P Ruetz (1895 - 1977) Ione T Kurten Ruetz (1898 - 1989) Search Amazon for Philip Ruetz

Burial: Saint Joseph Cemetery Waukesha Waukesha County Wisconsin, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: David M. Habben Record added: Apr 01, 2004 Find A Grave Memorial# 8585425