Dr gordy klatt biography
Dr gordy klatt biography
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Gordon Klatt
American physician
Gordon Klatt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1942 |
| Died | 2014 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Minnesota Medical School |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Known for | Founder of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life |
| Medical career | |
| Sub-specialties | Colorectal cancer and colorectal surgery |
| Awards | Tacoma Rotary Club No.
8 Community Service Award, St. Thomas University Humanitarian Award, Stillwater Area High School Distinguished Alumni Award |
Gordon Klatt, M.D. (1942-2014) was a practicing surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, and the founder of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.
He had special expertise in two areas, including colorectal cancer and colorectal surgery.[1] He was credited as the founder of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.[2]
Background and education
After serving three years as a United States Army surgeon, Dr.
Klatt returned to school and became a colorectal specia