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Hartford's first pediatric surgeon: Ronald W. Cooke, M.D. (1919-2009)
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In brief
In brief
Ronald W. Cooke, M.D. (1919-2009) was Hartford's first pediatric surgeon, establishing a pioneering practice in Connecticut. A Yale-trained physician, he completed pediatric residency at Strong Memorial Hospital before dedicating his career to advancing surgical care for children in the Hartford region.
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Ronald Wilbur Cooke was born in Newport, RI, in 1919. His family moved to Windsor, CT, where he spent most of his childhood. After completing secondary school, he attended Yale University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1940 and a medical degree in 1943. An early interest in caring for children first led him to a pediatric residency at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
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