Dr. Isadore Givner was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He lived at 7 College Street (now Education headquarters for the College of Charleston) while attending the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. After receiving a medical degree (1926) and finishing an internship at Roper Hospital (1926-1927), Givner left Charleston for New York University where he completed post graduate study and a residency in ophthalmology.
Among other professional accomplishments, Givner worked as an Assistant Ophthalmic Surgeon at numerous New York hospitals, was Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University and Director of Ophthalmology at New York City Hospital. He retired in 1971 after forty years in the field of medicine. Givner married Martha Barbe (1913-1992) in 1938. The couple raised four daughters in New York where they were members of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun. They are buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Queens, NY.
From the description of Isadore Givner papers, 1918-1998 (bulk 1940-1950s). (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 49406499
