F. Miles Skultety, MD, PhD
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F. Miles Skultety, MD, PhD
Date
10 May 1987
Description
F. Miles Skultety, MD, PhD, was instrumental in the development of neurosurgery as a practice and a field of study at UNMC. A native of Rochester, New York, Dr. Skultety earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Rochester and his PhD from the University of Iowa.
A neurosurgeon, Dr. Skultety joined UNMC in 1966, after serving on faculty at the University of Iowa for 14 years. He held several key administrative positions, including chair of the department of neurosurgery (1975–1987), associate dean for clinical affairs in the College of Medicine (1974–1982), interim dean of the College of Medicine (1978–1979), president of the medical staff (1974–1980), and chief of staff (1980–1982).
Dr. Skultety’s career at UNMC was highlighted by his work in establishing the Nebraska Pain Management Center, the first of its kind in the United States for managing chronic, debilitating pain. He was medical director there from 1973–1987. He was also heavily involved in numerous local, national, and international organizations. Dr. Skultety retired in 1987 after serving 21 years on the UNMC faculty and passed away in 2008.
A neurosurgeon, Dr. Skultety joined UNMC in 1966, after serving on faculty at the University of Iowa for 14 years. He held several key administrative positions, including chair of the department of neurosurgery (1975–1987), associate dean for clinical affairs in the College of Medicine (1974–1982), interim dean of the College of Medicine (1978–1979), president of the medical staff (1974–1980), and chief of staff (1980–1982).
Dr. Skultety’s career at UNMC was highlighted by his work in establishing the Nebraska Pain Management Center, the first of its kind in the United States for managing chronic, debilitating pain. He was medical director there from 1973–1987. He was also heavily involved in numerous local, national, and international organizations. Dr. Skultety retired in 1987 after serving 21 years on the UNMC faculty and passed away in 2008.
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