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Remembering a Great
By Anne Paglia | Photo courtesy of Ochsner Marketing and Communications
Some physicians transform not only the lives of their patients but also the field at large. With his lasting contributions to the world’s understanding and treatment of hypertension, the late Edward Frohlich, MD, is one of those physicians.
Dr. Frohlich first arrived at Ochsner Health in 1976 as the Vice President for Education and Research. For over 40 years, he worked as a cardiologist on staff at Ochsner Clinic, receiving the honorary title of Alton Ochsner Distinguished Scientist.
In addition to being a beloved colleague, Dr. Frohlich was a prolific researcher. He published over 1,100 peer reviewed scientific papers, chapters, editorials and textbooks throughout his career. He also served on the editorial board of a number of peer reviewed scientific journals, including as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine and Editor of Hypertension. He served in leadership positions on national scientific advisory committees and scientific societies including serving as president of the Council on High Blood Pressure Research of the American Heart Association and president of the International Society of Hypertension.
Edward D. Frohlich, MD
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“Dr. Frohlich was named an honorary alumnus at Ochsner in 2017 to recognize his extraordinary contribution to cardiovascular research and advancing the field of medicine,” said Helen Zito, Director of Alumni Affairs at Ochsner.
— Christopher White, MD
Dr. Frohlich leaves behind a legacy of mentorship that began as a mentee of Edward Freis, MD, an early leader in hypertension research. Later in his career, Dr. Frohlich mentored countless colleagues, including Hector Ventura, MD, who had a remarkable career at Ochsner, sharing his groundbreaking understanding of hypertensive cardiovascular disease and ushering in a new era of research excellence at Ochsner.
After Dr. Frohlich’s passing in 2019, the Edward D. Frohlich, MD, Endowed Professorship and a lectureship sponsored by the Ochsner Alumni Association were independently established in his honor. Together, the professorship and lectureship help sustain Dr. Frohlich’s achievements in clinical care, mentorship and research. Thanks to your support, more than $400,000 in memory of Dr. Frohlich and his distinguished legacy will support research and mentorship at Ochsner in perpetuity.
“It is humbling to work in the shadows of giants like Dr. Frohlich,” Christopher White, MD, MACC, MSCAI, FAHA, FESC, FACP, System Chair for Cardiovascular Diseases and Medical Director for the Centers of Excellence and Servicelines said. “This is a small way we can recognize his achievements.”
