NASA flight surgeons during the Apollo program

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Author	Topic: NASA flight surgeons during the Apollo program
dabolton Member Posts: 419 From: Seneca, IL, US Registered: Jan 2009	posted 09-29-2014 10:12 AM A friend's father was an Apollo flight surgeon in the late 60's. His name was Dr. Sam Nesemann. Is there any information on what role he might have played in the lunar program?
SCE 2 Aux New Member Posts: 4 From: Registered: Oct 2014	posted 11-06-2014 06:36 PM A flight surgeons main job is to direct all medical activities during the mission. He monitors crew health via telemetry, provides crew consultation, and advises the flight director.
dabolton Member Posts: 419 From: Seneca, IL, US Registered: Jan 2009	posted 11-06-2014 08:00 PM is there a list of them somewhere?
SCE 2 Aux New Member Posts: 4 From: Registered: Oct 2014	posted 11-10-2014 11:58 PM I have not seen one but will be on the look out, I know Gene Kranz mentions some flight surgeons in his book.

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