Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. James Densler
Savannah State University
About
James E. Densler, a Savannah State University alumnus, was a pediatric surgeon in Atlanta and one of the first African American pediatric surgeons in the country. He practiced for decades at major Atlanta hospitals.
Accomplishments
- Pioneering African American pediatric surgeon in Atlanta.
- Savannah State University alumnus.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2018.
Year of award
2018
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Medicine.