Robert S. Mendelsohn

Robert S. Mendelsohn (1926–1988) was an American pediatrician, anti-vaccinationist, and critic of medical paternalism. He authored several books on health, including Confessions of a Medical Heretic and How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Mendelsohn was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1926. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago in 1951.

Career[edit | edit source]

Mendelsohn was a practicing pediatrician for over 30 years. He served as the national director of Project Head Start's Medical Consultation Service and was an associate professor of Preventive Medicine and Community Health at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He also held the position of Chairman of the Medical Licensing Committee for the State of Illinois.

Views and criticism[edit | edit source]

Mendelsohn was a vocal critic of what he perceived as the medical profession's paternalistic approach to patient care. He was also a prominent anti-vaccinationist, arguing that the risks of vaccination outweighed the benefits. His views were controversial and were often met with criticism from the medical community.

Publications[edit | edit source]

Mendelsohn authored several books on health, including Confessions of a Medical Heretic (1979) and How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor (1984). In these books, he advocated for a more patient-centered approach to healthcare and criticized what he saw as the overuse of medical interventions.

Death[edit | edit source]

Mendelsohn died in 1988 at the age of 62.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

New York Times Obituary

Robert S. Mendelsohn Resources
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