Lawrence H. Arnstein M.D.

Lawrence H. Arnstein M.D. April 8,1920-June 30, 2006 Lawrence H. Arnstein passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2006. He had a long and distinguished career as a neurosurgeon and instructor that spanned over fifty years. He was a 1940 graduate of Stanford University, where he also earned a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1943. After receiving his medical degree he joined the U.S Navy, was assigned to the USMC Medical Corps in the South Pacific from 1943-1945. After the war he completed his Neurosurgical training at UCSF. Early in his career he was one of only a few neurosurgeons on the San Francisco Peninsula and covered most of the Hospitals including: Stanford, Peninsula, San Mateo County, Sequoia and El Camino. He continued to serve as a Clinical Instructor for UCSF's Neurosurgical Residency program and spent more than 20 years as a Clinical Professor for Stanford University. He was cited for innovative contributions to the rapid treatment of strokes. For ten years he served as rotating chief, division of Neurosurgery, Stanford Hospital. He was a practicing neurosurgeon in Marin since 1989, and for eight years was an on-call neurosurgeon in Marin General Hospital before being elected to the Marin Healthcare Board in 1998 and subsequently re-elected in 2002. He remained a strong advocate for public access to quality healthcare. Dr. Arnstein had diverse interests, ranging from travel to remote and exotic parts of the world, photography and a passion for classic automobiles. Among the cars that he owned was the 1937 "Buried Bugatti." He also loved the performing arts and was a strong supporter of the symphony and ballet. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Margaret and loving children Doug Arnstein (wife Andrea), David Arnstein (wife Betsy) and Lacey Marchetti (husband Jim). In addition he has four wonderful grandchildren, Jim and Chris Marchetti, and Allison and Michael Arnstein. In lieu of flowers donations in his honor can be sent to: ALS-Rick Olney Endowment ALS Research Center C/O UCSF Foundation P.O.Box 410330 San Francisco, CA 94141-9917 To make a donation by phone call (415) 514-2612 or e-mail smerrilees@support.ucsf.edu.