His book describes the forces in his life that changed him from the german upbringing that he. Wollschlaeger described his struggle growing up in germany in the shadow of his father, a highlydecorated wwii german tank commander and nazi officer. Bern wollschlaeger captivated community with his personal. Get appointment information and hours of operation for bernd wollschlaeger, practicing addiction medicine doctor in north miami beach, fl. He was afraid of rejection but his son thought his story was cool. Peter b wollschlaeger, md is a doctor primarily located in mason, mi, with other offices in haslett, mi and haslett, miand 2 other locations. Bernd wollschlaeger speaks with an audience member at the shalom torah academy in morganville, n. Bernd wollschlaegers discussion his book, a german life. Jnf victoria annual dinner wednesday 29 october 2014. Bernd arthur wollschlaeger, md, a family doctor addiction medicine miami fl.
He authored a book about his life story titled a german life. Im an israeli citizen and serve proudly in the idf as an officer. Here is wollschlaegers story, based on interviews, emails and a manuscript of his book. Bernd wollschlaeger, md family doctor in north miami. He is the son of a proud nazi officer, a proud perpetrator, a demon who was forever unrepentant and remained attached to his fuhrer long after the war ended. He graduated from wayne state university in 1996 and specializes in family medicine. Bernd wollschlaeger, md, faafp was born, raised, and educated in germany, emigrated to israel, served in the israel defense forces, and now lives in miami, florida and is a practicing family physician and author. Wollschlaeger is a family medicine doctor in haslett, mi. Practice features prevention of illness is a priority for my patients. Bernd wollschlaeger, md in north miami beach, fl may treat physical symptoms, prescribe medications, diagnose conditions and much more. Wollschlaeger is a family medicine doctor in north miami beach, fl. Wollschlaeger, md is a practicing family practitioner in north miami beach, fl.
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Growing up in bamberg, a small town in bavaria, bernd came to view his father, arthur. Wollschlaegers phone number, address, hospital affiliations and more. The 55yearold physician made the trip from his home near miami to share his story, which he wrote about in his 2007 book a german life. He eventually converted to judaism, emigrated to israel and served in the israel defense forces as a medical officer. Peter bernard wollschlaeger haslett mi, family practice. Peter wollschlaeger, md is a family medicine specialist in haslett, mi and has been practicing for 24 years.
Dr bernd wollschlaeger gives his address at jnf annual. Jewish history, german life, a bernd wollschlaeger m. Bernd wollschlaeger, the son of a nazi tank commander, who converted to judaism, is told in his book, a german life. Bernd wollschlaeger, md,faafp,fasam is a boardcertified family physician in private practice aventura,fl. Bernd wollschlaeger after his palo alto talk photoadam cohen. Bernd wollschlaeger is a native of germany and the son of a former nazi tank commander. Douglas johnsongreene, phd, mph miami, fl psychology. Wollschlaeger will be guest speaker at the 32nd annual fairfield holocaust commemoration on wednesday, april 29, 7. In spring 20 he will release his novel samsons shadow and in summer 20 his book stauffenberg. Wollschlaeger eventually converted to judaism, emigrated to israel and served in. Apr 26, 20 the 55yearold physician made the trip from his home near miami to share his story, which he wrote about in his 2007 book a german life. Wollschlaeger also specializes in addiction medicine. Wollschlaeger is also a book author, and his book a german life. Wollschlaeger, the son of a german nazi tank commander, shared the remarkable story of how he rebelled against his family, converted to judaism and.
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Monday, april 30th, 2007 topical currents is with miamis dr. I found bernd wollschlaeger s life very interesting. Bernd turned his journey and his fathers past into a book. Against all odds change is possible kindle edition by bernd wollschlaeger md. Wollschlaeger eventually converted to judaism, emigrated to israel and served in the israel defense forces as. Today he lives and practices medicine in aventura, florida. Bernd a wollschlaeger family medicine, north miami. For some reason he had this inner drive to become a jew as the title says against all odds change is possible.
Peter bernard wollschlaeger family medicine, haslett mi. Nov 06, 2014 jnf victoria annual dinner wednesday 29 october 2014. He received his medical education in germany and israel and completed his residency training at jackson memorial hospital, miami, fl. Wollschlaeger works in mason, mi and 3 other locations and specializes in family medicine. Jewish convert from nazi family to discuss todays climate. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Wollschlaegers phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. Bernd a wollschlaeger posted on november 20th, 2018 scum bag got me addicted to suboxone, wouldnt listen or believe me about the painful and embarrassing side effects it caused me, then took me off without weening me causing me months of. Having more than 34 years of diverse experiences, especially in family medicine, addiction medicine, dr. A family doctor is typically a general practitioner who treats most family members from children to adults. Bernd wollschlaeger, author of the book a german life.
Wollschlaeger will consider publishing this book in the german language. Wollschlaeger is affiliated with sparrow hospital and mclaren greater lansing. Jun 19, 2007 here is wollschlaegers story, based on interviews, emails and a manuscript of his book. Dr bernd wollschlaegers 14 year old son wanted to know his saba. Robert abrams1 rabbi yonasan abrams1 cantor shai abramson2 steve adubato4 dr. Peter bernard wollschlaeger haslett mi, family practice at 80 haslett rd suite 17. I especially care for uninsured patients and their wellbeing. Bernd wollschlaeger, md is a family medicine specialist in miami, fl and has been practicing for 26 years. Bernd wollschlaeger on sunday morning, jan 28 at ohef sholom. Bernd wollschlaegers discussion of his book, a german life. Find information about and book an appointment with douglas johnsongreene, phd, mph in miami, fl. A german life author speaks south florida sun sentinel.
Against all odds change is possible describes his struggle growing up in germany in the shadow of his father, a highlydecorated wwii. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a german life. Bernd wollschlaeger md, faafp, fasam 2012 fafp family physician of the year, and author of three books. Bernd a wollschlaeger affiliates with no hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists without joining any medical groups. Naziraised german who converted to judaism to speak here. For the first time bernd shared the story of his life and his nazi father. Tormented by his fathers service in hitlers army, wollschlaeger eventually moved to israel. Wollschlaeger accepts multiple insurance plans including aetna, humana, and medicare. Bernd a wollschlaeger posted on november 20th, 2018 scum bag got me addicted to suboxone, wouldnt listen or believe me about the painful and embarrassing side effects it caused me, then took me off without weening me causing me months of pain and depression. Bernd wollschlaeger is the author of a german life against all odds, change is possible 3. Against all odds change is possible describes his struggle growing up in germany in the shadow of his father, a highlydecorated wwii tank commander and nazi. Son of a nazi, now a jewish doctor, speaks in palo alto j. Bernd a wollschlaeger north miami beach fl, family.
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