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Lancaster Oral Histories

With centuries of medical history, Lancaster county has many stories to be told. This section captures the anecdotes and stories from some of Lancaster county’s physicians and medical professionals.
Table of Contents for Oral Histories- see below in alphabetical order. (Other written history summaries are in the Publications Section under History of the Specialties.)
Dr. Argires, James – Fall 2006
Mr. Beeman, Thomas – Spring 2006
Dr. Bernstein, Alan – Feb 2014
Dr. Bonchek, Larry – All of the Issues through 2014
Dr. Brader, Alan – Spring 2008
Dr. Deron, Scott – Spring 2009
Dr. Dumasia, Rupal – Fall 2007
Dr. Eshleman III, S. Kendrick – May 2023
Dr. Foley, Raymond – Spring 2007
Dr. Grant, Alistair – Fall 2008
GRUMPS – May 2023
Dr. Harrold, Joan – Winter 2006
Dr. Johnston, Mark – Summer 2008
Dr. Kettl, Paul – Summer 2007 and Fall 2008
Dr. Knox, Bonnie – Spring 2009
Dr. Kontra, Joseph – Winter 2007 and Summer 2009
Dr. May, John – Fall 2008
Dr. McCann, William – Spring 2008
Dr. Morton, Holmes – Spring 2006
Dr. Ratcliffe, Stephen – Winter 2006
Dr. Ripple, Paul – July 2013
Dr. Sieber, Paul – Winter 2008
Dr. Simcox, Mary – Fall 2006
Dr. Small, Roy – Winter 2007
Dr. Weber, Richard – Spring 2007
Mr. Wedel, Paul – Winter 2007
Dr. Wentz, Henry – Winter 2008
Dr. Zervanos, Nikitas – Summer 2008

JLGH Spring 2006, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Inaugural Issue of JLGH): Clinic for Special Children, Strasburg, PA

 Holmes Morton, M.D. - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Summer 2008, Vol. 3, No. 2: A New Technique for Treating Barrett’s Esophagus

 Mark H. Johnston, MD - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Fall 2008, Vol. 3, No. 3: Editorial Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Spring 2006, Vol. 1, No. 1: President and CEO – Lancaster General Hospital

 Tom Beeman - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2006 issue, Vol. 1, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Fall 2008, Vol. 3, No. 3: Commentary

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Fall 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 3, of JLGH.

JLGH Fall 2006, Vol. 1, No. 2: Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Fall 2006 issue, Vol. 1, No. 2, of JLGH.

JLGH Fall 2008, Vol. 3, No. 3: Physician’s Mental Health

 Paul A. Kettl, MD - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Fall 2006, Vol. 1, No. 2: Infection Specialists of Lancaster – Avian Flu

 Joseph M. Kontra, MD - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Fall 2006 issue, Vol. 1, No. 2, of JLGH.

JLGH Fall 2008, Vol. 3, No. 3: Obstetrics as a Mirror of Social Change

 John C. May, MD & Alistair M. Grant, MD - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Fall 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 3, of JLGH.

JLGH Fall 2006, Vol. 1, No. 2: President of the Lancaster General College Nursing and Health Sciences

 Mary Grace Simcox - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Fall 2006 issue, Vol. 1, No. 2, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2008, Vol. 3, No. 4: Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 4, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2006, Vol. 1, No. 3: Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2006 issue, Vol. 1, No. 3, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2008, Vol. 3, No. 4: Clinical Research in Private Practice

 Paul R. Sieber, MD - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 4, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2006, Vol. 1, No. 3: Director – Family Practice Residency

 Stephen D. Ratcliffe, MD - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2006 issue, Vol. 1, No. 3, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2008, Vol. 3, No. 4: History of Medicine in Lancaster County

 Henry S. Wentz, M.D. - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 4, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2006, Vol. 1, No. 3: Medical Director – Hospice of Lancaster

 Joan Harrold, MD - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2006 issue, Vol. 1, No. 3, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2008, Vol. 3, No. 4: Commentary – Medicine is a Service Profession

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 4, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2006, Vol. 1, No. 3: Summary

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2006 issue, Vol. 1, No. 3, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2008, Vol. 3, No. 4: Conclusion

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 4, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2007, Vol. 2, No. 1: Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2007 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2007 issue, Vol. 2, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2006, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Inaugural Issue of JLGH): Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2006 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Spring 2009, Vol. 4, No. 1: Editorial Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2009 issue, Vol. 4, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2007, Vol. 2, No. 1: Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster – Project ACCESS

 Raymond T. Foley, MD - © 2007 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2007 issue, Vol. 2, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2009, Vol. 4, No. 1: Implications of the JUPITER Trial

 Scott Deron, DO - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2009 issue, Vol. 4, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2007, Vol. 2, No. 1: The Heritage of LGH

 Richard H. Weber, MD - © 2007 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Spring 2009, Vol. 4, No. 1: Institute for Professional Development

 Bonnie Knox, PhD - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2009 issue, Vol. 4, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Summer 2007, Vol. 2, No. 2: Lancaster General Psychiatric Associates – A Comprehensive Review of Depression

 Paul A. Kettl, MD - © 2007 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Summer 2007 issue, Vol. 2, No. 2, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2009, Vol. 4, No. 1: Commentary: Randomized Trials

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2009 issue, Vol. 4, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Fall 2007, Vol. 2, No. 3: The Heart Group – Coronary Stent Controversies

 Rupal P. Dumasia, MD - © 2007 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Fall 2007 issue, Vol. 2, No. 3, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2009, Vol. 4, No. 1: Conclusion

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2009 issue, Vol. 4, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Fall 2007, Vol. 2, No. 3: Lancaster Neuroscience & Spine Associates – The Heritage of LGH as He Sees

 James P. Argires, MD - © 2007 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Summer 2009, Vol. 4, No. 2: Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Summer 2009 issue, Vol. 4, No. 2, of JLGH.

JLGH Winter 2007, Vol. 2, No. 4: The New Guidelines for Antibiotic Prophylaxis

 Roy S. Small, MD & Joseph M. Kontra, MD (Infection Specialists of Lancaster) - © 2007 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Winter 2007 issue, Vol. 2, No. 4, of JLGH.

JLGH Summer 2009, Vol. 4, No. 2: Former President & CEO of LGH – Growth of LGH

 Paul G. Wedel - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Spring 2008, Vol. 3, No. 1: Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Summer 2009, Vol. 4, No. 2: Interview

 Henry S. Wentz, MD - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Spring 2008, Vol. 3, No. 1: Development of Cardiology at LGH

 William McCann, MD - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Summer 2009, Vol. 4, No. 2: Conclusion

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2009 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Summer 2009 issue, Vol. 4, No. 2, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2008, Vol. 3, No. 1: Bariatric Surgery

 Alan Brader, MD - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Spring 2008, Vol. 3, No. 1: Closing

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Spring 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 1, of JLGH.

JLGH Summer 2008, Vol. 3, No. 2: Introduction

 Lawrence I. Bonchek, MD, FACS, FACC - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Summer 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 2, of JLGH.

Interview with Paul Ripple, M.D. : July 31, 2013

 by Alan S. Peterson, M.D., Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C., Nikitas Zervanos, M.D., and Alrica Goldstein - © 2013 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

JLGH Summer 2008, Vol. 3, No. 2: The Origins & the Development of the LGH Family Practice Residency Program

 Nikitas J. Zervanos, MD - © 2008 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This interview was originally published in the Summer 2008 issue, Vol. 3, No. 2, of JLGH.

Interview with Alan Bernstein, Ph.D.: February 11, 2014

 Alan S. Peterson, M.D., Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C. and Alrica Goldstein - © 2014 Journal of Lancaster General Hospital. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Summer 2023 Oral History: S. Kendrick Eshleman III, MD

 Alan Peterson, MD and Dr. S. Kendrick Eshleman III

Interviews with S. Kendrick Eshleman, III, M.D. and John Bowman, M.D. concerning ROMEO and GRUMPS: May 20, 2023

 by Alan S. Peterson, M.D © 2023 LNP. All rights reserved. Used with permission

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