Dr. Ronald D. Roberts was born on April 20, 1945, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Charles and Hazel Roberts, to be followed by little brothers Keith and Mike. He married Suzanne Jacobs...view moreDr. Ronald D. Roberts was born on April 20, 1945, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Charles and Hazel Roberts, to be followed by little brothers Keith and Mike. He married Suzanne Jacobs on April 3, 1983, and was a proud father to Scott, Todd, Laurie, and Carrie.
Dr. Roberts was a physician in private practice of pulmonary and internal medicine and was past chief of the department of medicine at Bartholomew County Hospital in 1983 and 1984, past chief of medical staff in 1987, medical director of the respiratory care department, and co-medical director of the critical care unit. He also wrote articles for medical publications.
He graduated in 1963 from Bloomington High School, in 1968 from Indiana University with a degree in zoology, in 1974 from the University of Toledo with a master’s degree in biology, and in 1974 from the Medical College of Ohio with a doctorate degree. His internship and residency were at Cincinnati General Hospital and his fellowship at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
He was a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Physicians, Indiana Thoracic Society, Indiana State Medical Association, and Bartholomew County Medical Society. He was also a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians.
Dr. Roberts was also a US army veteran, and he received the Upjohn Achievement Award in 1974 from the Medical College of Ohio.
He died at his home on Monday, October 14, 1991, from complications of colon cancer.view less