Martin Feferman M.D.

MARTIN FEFERMAN M.D. Dr. Martin Earl Feferman, 88, retired neurosurgeon, beloved husband, of 65 years, to Carol Feferman, loving father of three children, Betty Judah, Peggy Selesner and John Feferman; and four grandchildren, Lisa Selesner, Dehlia Judah, Leigh Selesner and Jeremy Selesner, passed away May 21, 2011, in Las Vegas, of natural causes. Dr. Feferman, or "Marty" as he was known to his countless friends and extended family, was born in South Bend, Ind., July 21, 1922, to Reuben and Bessie Feferman and led a remarkable life highlighted by many accomplishments. Dr. Feferman got his bachelor of science degree in 1944 and medical doctor degree in 1946 from the University of Michigan, and held medical licenses in Indiana and Michigan; from 1946-1952, he was resident in neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota Hospital, Minn. He was in private practice in South Bend from 1952-2003; and in 1955, became a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. In 1964, he was named chief of surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital, South Bend, and in 1967, joined Memorial Hospital, South Bend, where he was associate director of medical staff affairs and surgery chief, and consulted at seven other hospitals in Indiana and Michigan. Dr. Feferman performed more than 10,000 back surgeries in his career, in addition to brain, neck and other surgeries. Dr. Feferman was a captain in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War and was chief of neurosurgery at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. from 1954-1956, where he was honored for distinguished performance of duty, outstanding administrative service as well as care and surgical treatment of patients. Dr. Feferman was a member of numerous medical societies, including the Society of Consultants to the Surgeon General of the Armed Forces, American Medical Association - St. Joseph County Medical Society and State of Indiana, Neurological Society of America, Interurban Neurosurgery Society, Central Neurosurgical Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurosurgeons, Indiana Neurological Society, and for 18 years served on the Credentials Committee of the American College of Surgeons. Prolifically involved in his community, Dr. Feferman served for 24 years on the Board of Directors of the Norwest Bank of Indiana, and in 1974 was honored with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award by Indiana Governor Otis Bowin. Dr. Feferman was a medical consultant for 12 years to the Indiana State Driver's license commission and served on many other boards including the South Bend Medical Foundation, Economic Development Council of St. Joseph County, Stanley Clark School, YMCA and Salvation Army. Dr. Feferman also served as on the Board of Governors of the Signal Point Country Club and was past President of Temple Bethel, the City Club of South Bend and the Indiana Club. Marty will be cherished forever by his family and many close friends. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Martin Feferman M.D. to Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN (574-647-6613) www.qualityoflife.org/foundation or to the Lou Ruvo/Cleveland Clinic Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas (702-263-9797) www.KeepMemoryAlive.org