Philip H. Sechzer Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Philip H. Sechzer (1914–2004) was a pioneer in anesthesiology and pain management, best known for inventing patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). He trained in general surgery and served as a Major in the US Army Air Forces during WWII. Sechzer held leadership roles at Fordham Hospital and taught at the University of Pennsylvania. He established a pain treatment center at Maimonides Medical Center and advocated for acupuncture in palliative care. After retirement, he continued consulting and publishing. He was married to Jeri A. Sechzer and had three children, and he was a grandfather to folksinger Mya Byrne.

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Meaning of the name - Philip

lover of horses

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September 13, 1914 Facts

Generation Group

Philip H. Sechzer belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Educated At: New York University School of Medicine | Stuyvesant High School

Occupation: anesthesiologist

Spouses: Jeri A. Sechzer

Children: 3

Employers: Fordham Hospital | University of Pennsylvania | Baylor University | Maimonides Medical Center

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.