DAYTON, OH, June 11, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Benjamin Schuster, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, Medical Director for the Kettering Hospital Cardiovascular Institute, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in cardiology and healthcare administration.

Dr. Schuster was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Wisconsin where he receives his B.S. degree, and then went on to receive his M.D. from the University of Wisconsin. He completed his general rotating intern training at Cincinnati General Hospital (1952-1953) and his Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin (July 1953 to December 31, 1955). Additionally, he was a trainee of the National Heart Institute, U.S.P.H.S., and Fellow in Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School (January 1, 1956 to December 31, 1956).

Dr. Schuster's expertise is in interventional and clinical cardiology for cardiac vascular disease diagnosis and treatment. He has been Medical Director of the Kettering Hospital Cardiovascular Institute since January 1, 2000, where he is responsible for the functions of the Institute as well as coordinating cardiac education programs. Previously, he served as Director of Cardiac Diagnostic and Interventional Laboratory at Kettering Memorial Hospital (July 1, 1968 to December 31, 1999); Chief of Clinical Services and Staff Investigator for Cox Coronary Heart Institute in Dayton, Ohio (March 1, 1965 to July 1968); and Staff Research Investigator and Director of the Cardiopulmonary Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio (October 25, 1957 to March 1, 1965). Dr. Schuster also had a private cardiology practice in Dayton, Ohio from 1958 to December 31, 1999. He served on the editorial board of the Journal "Multiphasic Health" from 1970 to 1971, and, since 2002, has been an international peer reviewer for the Journal of Zhejiang University Science (China).

His hospital appointments include:
(1) Member of the Department of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital and Clinics, Detroit, Michigan, January 1, 1957 to October 15, 1957.
(2) Medical Staffs of Good Samaritan Hospital, Miami Valley Hospital, and St. Elizabeth Hospital, all of Dayton, Ohio, 1958 to 1990.
(3) Consultant in Internal Medicine (Cardiology), Wright Patterson Air Force Base Hospital, Ohio, 1960 to 1999.
(4) Active Medical Staff, Kettering Memorial Hospital and Sycamore Hospital.
(5) Active Medical Staff, Greene Memorial Hospital, 1970-1999.

Dr. Schuster has served in the following faculty appointments:
(1) University of Indiana Medical Center - Associate in Medicine 1964 to 1970.
(2) Wright State University School of Medicine - Clinical Professor of Medicine since 1975.

He is a Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine (1959), Subspecialty Board in Cardiovascular Disease (1971) and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. The American College of Chest Physicians, the International College of Angiology, the American College of Angiology, the American College of Physicians, the American Geriatrics Society, the American Heart Association's Council on Clinical Cardiology, and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.

He maintains active memberships with:
(1) Montgomery County Medical Society
(2) Ohio State Medical Association
(3) American Medical Association
(4) American Heart Association (Councils on Circulation and Rheumatic Fever and Congenital Heart Defects)
(5) American Federation for Clinical Research
(6) American Association for Advancement of Science
(7) American Society of Internal Medicine
(8) American Thoracic Society
(9) National Association Disability Examiners
(10) National Rehabilitation Association
(11) Ohio Academy of Science

Dr. Schuster is or has been a member of the following organizations:
(1) Board of Directors, The Dayton-Miami Valley Heart Chapter, American Heart Association, Chairman of the Section on Community Service, Scientific Council, and the Executive Committee, 1961-1969.
(2) National Committee on Cardiovascular Physiology, American College of Chest Physicians, 1962-1974.
(3) Medical Advisory Committee, Visiting Nurses Association of Dayton-Montgomery County, Ohio, 1962-1974.
(4) Board of Trustees, Ohio State Heart Association, 1965-1969.
(5) Board of Directors, Montgomery Country Tuberculosis and Health Association, 1965-1971.
(6) President, Miami Valley Chapter, American Heart Association, 1965-1968, and 1970-1972.
(7) Medical Advisor to Bureau of Hearing and Appeals of Social Security Administration, Washington, D.C., appointed 1965.
(8) Medical Consultant to National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA), Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1967-1976.
(9) Consultant (Cardiology) Medical Advisory Panel, Federal Aviation Administration since 1970.
(10) Senior Medical Consultant to Federal Air Surgeon, Cardiology, F.A.A., since July 15, 1992.
(11) Board of Advisors, American Heart Association, Miami Valley Chapter.
(12) Board of Trustees, Arts Center Foundation, Dayton, Ohio.
(13) Board of Directors, Science, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1988-2001.
(14) Heritage Society, Wright State University.
(15) Dayton Racquet Club Board of Governors.
(16) Community Advisory Board, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology.
(17) Honorary Chair of "Smoke-Free Dayton", 2003 -2006
(18) Moraine Country Club.
(19) Board of Trustees, Dayton Art Institute.
(20) Metropolitan Club, New York.
(21) Board of Directors, Dayton Public Radio (WDPR).
(22) Dean's Advisory Council, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin- Madison.
(23) Board of Directors, Kettering Health Network, 2006 (continuing).
(24) Honorary Member, Dayton International Rotary Club.
(25) Dayton Development Coalition, Board of Trustees.

Honors with which Dr. Schuster has been recognized include:
(1) Alpha Omega Alpha - National Honor Medical Fraternity.
(2) Sigma Sigma - Honor Medical Fraternity, University of Wisconsin.
(3) Certificate of Merit for Scientific Excellence for Research Paper presented at meeting of International and American Colleges of Angelology, Atlantic City, June 14, 1963.
(4) Distinguished Service Medal, American Heart Association, Miami Valley Heart Chapter, May 22, 1969.
(5) Charles F. Kettering Humanitarian Award, October 2000.
(6) Ohio State Medical Association, proclamation "in acknowledgement of your most generous contribution which has made the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center a reality for the Dayton community", January 13, 2001.
(7) Outstanding Philanthropist for 2001 selected by Awards Committee, National Philanthropy Day, November 14, 2001, in recognition of extraordinary local philanthropy efforts.
(8) 2001 Honoree by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Dayton in appreciation of outstanding dedication and service. Awarded at 304th award ceremony on November 12, 2001.
(9) Richard A. DeWall Award given by the American Heart Association, Miami Valley Division, April 13, 2002, in recognition of significant contributions to cardiovascular medicine.
(10) The "Living Waters Award" for Excellence in Mission Service, October 24, 2003, for going beyond call of duty, performing outstanding service to missions beyond our borders, namely in the country of China, presented by Kettering Medical Center Network.
(11) Wall of Fame Induction, January 23, 2004 by Grant Learning Center, Montgomery County Service Center, honoring individuals or persons that have made a difference in the lives of others.
(12) Co-chair Wright State University Arts Gala, 2004.
(13) Tikun Olam Award - Presented by The Dayton Chapter of Hadassah, November 10, 2004 for significant contributions to regional arts community (Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center) and Dr. Schuster's contributions to the scientific and educational community. Presented to Benjamin and Marian Schuster.
(14) Citizen Legion of Honor Award presented by President's Club of Dayton, Ohio and Chamber of Commerce, October 6, 2005 to Benjamin and Marian Schuster.
(15) Health Care Hero Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Dayton Business Journal, 2006.
(16) Masonic Grand Master's Community Service Award, March 21, 2009
(17) Wright State University College of Liberal Arts Creative Arts Center, named in their honor The Benjamin and Marian Schuster Concert Hall

Publications:
(1) Evaluation of the Therapeutic and Toxic Effects of Protoveratrine in Essentia Hypertension by the Single Dose Method. C.W. Crumpton, J.J. Whitmore, B. Schuster, and H.H. Shapiro. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Vol. 106, No. 4, December 1952.
(2) The Ratio TM/Renal Weight: An Index of Renal Scarring, A.P. Crosley, J.F. Brown, B. Schuster, D.A. Emmanuel, H. Tuchman, C. Castillo, and G.G. Rowe. Clinical Research Proceedings, Vol. IV, No. 4, November 1956.
(3) The Effects of Sodium Lactate on Renal Metabolism in Patients with Kidney Disease. A.P. Crosley, J.F. Brown, B. Schuster, D.A. Emmanuel, H. Tuchman, C. Castillo, and G.G. Rowe. The Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine, Vol. 49, No. 3, March 1957.
(4) Hemodynamic Effects of Quinidine: Including Studies of Cardiac Work and Coronary Blood Flow. G.G. Rowe, D.A. Emmanuel, G.M. Maxwell, J.F. Brown, C. Castillo, B. Schuster, O.R. Murphy and C.W. Crumpton. Journal of Clinical Investigation, Vol. XXXVI, No. 6, June 1957.
(5) Hemodynamic Effects of Chlorpromazine: Including Studies in Cardiac Work and Coronary Blood Flow. G.M. Maxwell, G.G. Rowe, C. Castillo, B. Schuster, D.H. White, and C.W. Crumpton
(6) An Approach to Emphysema. B. Schuster. Ohio State Medical Journal, Vol. 59, No. 10, October 1963.

(7) Congenital Atrial Flutter with Complete Heart Block. B. Schuster and C.W. Imm. American Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 575-578, October 1963.
(8) Ratio of Cardiac Output to Central Blood Volume: An Index of Cardiac Failure. C.W. Imm and B. Schuster. American Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 13, No. 2, February 1964.
(9) Pulmonary Arteriolar Changes in Congenital Heart Disease, as demonstrated by Pre-Wedge Pulmonary Arteriography: A Physiologic-Radiologic Correlation. B. Schuster, C.W. Imm, F. Yavuz and G.F. Johnson. Angiology, Vol. 15, No. 5, May 1964.
(10) Congenital Pericardial Defect. B. Schuster, S. Alejandrino, F. Yavuz, C.W. Imm. American Journal of Diseases of Children, Vol. 110, August 1965.
(11) Physical Conditioning Programs in Middle-Aged Men. B. Schuster, E. Stanley. NASA Proceedings, Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, October 13-15, 1970.
(12) Myxomatous Degeneration of the Mitral Valve. B. Schuster, R.H. Davis, J.H. Kohler, S.B. Knoebel. American Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 25, p. 127.
(13) Experiences with Physical Conditioning Programs in Middle-Aged Men. B. Schuster, E. Stanley. Industrial Medicine and Surgery, Vol. 39, No. 11, November 1970.
(14) Myxomatous Degeneration of the Mitral Valve. Richard H. Davis, M.D., Benjamin Schuster, M.D., FACC, Suzanne B. Knoebel, M.D., FACC, Charles Fisch, M.D., FACC. American Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 28, p. 449.
(15) Hemodynamic Effects of Intravenous Allopurinol. Benjamin Schuster, R.A. DeWall, H. Segal, K.A. Vasko. Clinical Research, Vol. XX, No.3, p. 412.
(16) The Coronary Patient in Industry. Benjamin Schuster, M.D., FACC, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of NASA Clinic Directors, Environmental Health Officials and Medical Program Advisors, October 12-14, 1971, pp. 87-99.
(17) Arteriosclerotic (Coronary) Heart Disease: Assessment by Angiography and Cardiac Catheterization, Benjamin Schuster, M.D., FACC, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of NASA Clinic Directors, Environmental Health Officials and Medical Program Advisors, October 10-12, 1972, pp. 34-43.
(18) A Thermodynamic Interpretation of Cardiac Catheterization Data. C. Phillips, E. Grood, B. Schuster. Federation Proceedings, Vol. 33, p. 333, March 1974.
(19) Computation of Contractile Filament Stresses in the Intact Heart. E. Grood, C. Phillips, B. Schuster. Twenty-seventh Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine & Biology, October 1974, Philadelphia.

Attributing his success over the past 58 years to his learning skills, desire to help others and passion for his profession, Dr. Schuster will soon celebrate the naming of a new heart hospital in his honor.

For more information about the Kettering Hospital Network, visit http://www.khnetwork.org.

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