“A very compelling memoir by a wise, curious, insightful physician. He candidly shares his life’s story and describes many very touching and, at times, incredibly humorous events. This should be required reading for all medical students and those involved in the field of health care.”

—Edward J. O’Connell, MD
Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Allergy/Immunology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Emeritus Editor in Chief of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

“On one level, Office Upstairs demonstrates the value of personal story as a vehicle for understanding history, especially as it relates to the practice of medicine, the Jewish experience and the South. On another, it shows the kindness, good humor and ethical values of an eminent physician, a ‘mensch’ with extraordinary judgment and deep humility.”

—Martin Perlmutter, PhD
Professor of Philosophy
Director, Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, College of Charleston

“Come along for an entertaining and heartwarming ride as seen through the eyes of Charleston’s pioneering allergist.”

—Edward M. Gilbreth, MD
Charleston physician, author and contributor to The Post and Courier