Louis A. Perrotta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 27-Sep-1900
Place of Birth: Arienzo, Campania, Italy
Date of Death: 29-Mar-1985
Profession: surgeon, obstetrician
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Louis A. Perrotta
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- Perrotta (September 27, 1900 – March 29, 1985) was an Italian-American surgeon in New York.
- His research in spinal anesthesia in 1943 demonstrated that pain control during childbirth could be achieved.
- His clinical study showed that rapid painless childbirth was safe and possible with the use of regional anesthesia at a time when this was not accepted common practice.
- The study utilized two controversial and polarizing techniques in obstetrics: Spinal anesthesia and manual cervical dilation.
- Perrotta was an owner and founder of Pelham Bay General Hospital in New York in 1960 where he was the Director of Surgery.
- Perrotta held academic positions as Professor of Pediatrics at Bellevue Medical College, Clinical Professor at New York University School of Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery New York Medical College.
- Perrotta served as the house physician to the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City from 1950 to 1966and as a personal physician to the opera stars from the Met.
- Perrotta was interviewed on Midday Live regarding his work ethic and professional life.
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