Edward D. Frohlich, M.D. internationally recognized for investigative work in clinical and experimental hypertension, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019, in New Orleans. He was 87. He was born on September 10, 1931, in New York to William and May Frohlich. In addition to his beloved wife Sherry, who he married in 1959, Dr. Frohlich is survived by his three children and their spouses Margie Frohlich (Tom Beckman), Bruce Frohlich (Rachel Weinstein), and Lara Frohlich (John Bremen); three grandchildren (Max, Jackson, William); and brother Newton Frohlich (Martha). He graduated from Washington and Jefferson College, the University of Maryland Medical School, and Northwestern University (Chicago, IL). He proudly served in the U.S. Army Medical Research Laboratory in Fort Knox, KY. His passion for family was only matched by his dedication for his profession.
Dr. Frohlich was the Alton Ochsner Distinguished Scientist at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation and staff member of the Ochsner Clinic. Of great importance was his lifetime commitment to and love of medical practice, teaching and mentorship, professional medical writing, and service to his elected professional societies. Dr. Frohlich served on the editorial boards of numerous peer reviewed journals and as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical and Clinical Research and Hypertension (the latter, a prominent journal of the American Heart Association). His research publications focused on the hemodynamic mechanisms underlying hypertension (high blood pressure) and its treatment. He authored more than 1,100 peer reviewed scientific papers, chapters, editorials, and textbooks, including Pathophysiology: Altered Regulatory Mechanisms in Disease. He received numerous international and national awards. He was an international statesman for advancing the treatment of patients with hypertension. His impact will continue through his impressive number of international trainees. Dr. Frohlich will be especially remembered for his deep commitment to understanding the fundamental and clinical disease mechanisms and treatment of hypertensive cardiovascular disease and his dedication to humane.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Brenda King, Jessie Ellis, Mary Brown, and the very supportive people at Passages Hospice and Ochsner Clinic.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am with services at 12:00 noon followed by interment in Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Ochsner Health System: Institute of Medicine, Education, and Spirituality, or a charity of your choice.
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