INDIANAPOLIS – Thomas Charles Wisler Sr., MD, recently was
honored posthumously at the Physician's Dinner Dance as recipient of the annual
Distinguished Service Award. He passed away Oct. 28, 2014, after 35 years in
medical practice at Franciscan St. Francis Health.The award was accepted by his wife Patricia Wisler, MD, and his son Thomas Wisler Jr., MD.
Dr. Wisler was a graduate of Cathedral High School. In
1963, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of
Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1966 and retired as lieutenant
commander in 1983. He attended the Florida State University Program in Medical
Sciences and graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1975 and
later completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati.
He practiced obstetrics and gynecology with Beech Grove
Obstetrics and Gynecology/Women's Health Partnership from 1979 to 2008 and was
in solo practice from 2008 until his death.
"Dr. Wisler represented excellence and longevity in
providing care to women throughout the south side," said Christopher
Doehring, MD, vice president of medical affairs. "His distinguished
service mirrors the mission and values established by the Sisters of St.
Francis 100 years ago."
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