Dr. Carl Alfred Berntsen Jr.
| Dr. Carl Alfred Berntsen Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 7, 1919 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| 💀Died | September 9, 1997 (aged 77) New York City, U.S.September 9, 1997 (aged 77) |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Cornell University |
| 💼 Occupation | Physician, Educator |
| 👔 Employer | Weill Cornell Medical College |
| Known for | Long service to Cornell medical education |
Carl Alfred Berntsen Jr., M.D. (November 7, 1919 – September 9, 1997) was an American physician and medical educator affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. He was recognized for his long service to the Cornell medical community and contributions to teaching and clinical practice.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Berntsen was born on November 7, 1919, in Los Angeles, California.[3] He pursued his undergraduate and medical studies at Cornell University, graduating with honors in his medical training.[1]
In 1948, records show that he established residence at 444 East 58th Street, New York, NY, as part of his medical residency.[4]
Career
After completing his training, Berntsen joined the faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College. He served in both clinical and teaching roles, mentoring students and residents in internal medicine.[1] His career was closely tied to Cornell, where he contributed to the academic life of the institution through patient care, instruction, and alumni engagement.
Selected publications
- Berntsen, Carl A., Jr. (1955-01-22). "UNALTERED PENICILLIN SUSCEPTIBILITY OF STREPTOCOCCI: STUDY OF ALPHA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCI CAUSING ENDOCARDITIS, 1944 TO 1954". JAMA. 157 (4): 331–333. doi:10.1001/jama.1955.02950210027008.
- Berntsen, Carl A., Jr.; Stevenson, Lewis D. (1953). "Human Rabies: A Case Report with Necropsy Studies wherein Brain and Salivary Gland Yielded Virus: Notes on the Viral Tissue Distribution". Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology. 12 (2): 169–179. PMID 13053236.
- Freyberg, Richard H.; Berntsen, Carl A., Jr.; Hellman, Louis (June 1958). "Further experiences with delta-1, 9α-fluoro, 16α-hydroxyhydrocortisone (triamcinolone) in treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis". Arthritis & Rheumatism. 1 (3): 215–229.
- Berntsen, Carl A., Jr.; McDermott, Walsh (1960). "Increased transmissibility of staphylococci to patients receiving an antimicrobial drug". The New England Journal of Medicine. 262: 637–642.
- Berntsen, Carl A., Jr. (1958). "Antimicrobial treatment of upper respiratory inflammation". New York State Journal of Medicine. 58 (2): 195–197. PMID 13493805.
- Berntsen, Carl A., Jr. (1998). A History of Medical Care in New York City: The Principal Founders of Cornell University Medical College with Articles on the Development of Medical Education and Health Care in New York City. Elise B. Stanbury. Search this book on
Death
Berntsen died on September 9, 1997, in New York City.[2]
Legacy
Berntsen is remembered within the Cornell community for his dedication to medical education and his professional service. His archival profile continues to be preserved at the Weill Cornell Medicine library as a record of his contributions to the institution.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Carl A. Berntsen Jr. Biography" (PDF). Weill Cornell Medicine Archives. Weill Cornell Medicine. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Paid Notice: Deaths BERNTSEN, CARL A." The New York Times. September 11, 1997. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Carl Alfred Berntsen Jr". FamilySearch. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "Many Apartments Taken In East Side Buildings". The New York Herald Tribune. 10 August 1948. ProQuest 1327473211.
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