Norman M Kaplan

Norman Kaplan, M.D. (89), Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School, died peacefully on April 5, 2020 of complications of heart failure. Born to Sarah and IJ Kaplan, and raised in Dallas, he traveled the world over as part of a six-decade career. He was a world recognized leader in the field of Hypertension, starting from the early days demonstrating how high blood pressure was a major cause of heart attacks and stroke. During his prolific career, he authored 10 editions of the most popular textbook on Hypertension (Clinical Hypertension) and over 500 scientific publications.

Dr. Kaplan worked for social justice in many areas and generously supported Democratic causes, opera, chamber music and theater. He loved travel, good food and wine, and his home in Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Audrey, his brothers Sol and David, sister Sylvia, grandson George Orley and stepson Adam Hudson. Survived by daughters Marcia Kaplan (Michael Privitera), Cynthia Reynolds (Peach), Carolyn Kaplan (Jon Sanford), and Diane Orley (Randall), stepsons Michael Hudson (Diane) and Daniel Hudson, along with 8 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. A memorial will be arranged when possible. Donations in his memory to Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, any Democratic candidate or the charity of your choice. The family thanks the caring staff of Hospice Plus.