He graduated from Hillcrest High School, Southern Methodist University and received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He served proudly as a Captain in the United States Navy.
He was married to Frankie Music Michaelson for 52 years.
He was a highly regarded dermatologist, running his own practice in Dallas for 45 years.
He was also a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a long time congregant of Shearith Israel Synagogue, and an avid art collector who was a devoted to his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Issie Michaelson, and mother, Angelyn Rosen Michaelson.
He is survived by his wife, Frankie Music Michaelson; brother Dr. Paul Michaelson and wife Tricia; sister Marcia Wallenstein and husband James; brother-in-law Stephen and wife Anne Music; children Mindi and Daniel Pidgeon, Stacy and Jared LaCorte; grandchildren Madison Pidgeon, Max Pidgeon, Angie LaCorte and Charlotte LaCorte.
Funeral Service will be held at Congregation Shearith Israel at 10:30 am on Monday, April 29, 2019, followed by the interment in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
