November 14, 2007

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Professor and Witten-Stanley Endowed Chair of Radiology Robert E. Koehler, M.D., was appointed professor emeritus of radiology by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees during its Nov. 9 meeting.

The board recognized Koehler for his distinguished service to the UAB School of Medicine, its students, residents and young faculty. He has been at UAB since 1982 and is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of radiology and investigation of esophageal disease.

In addition to his work at UAB, Koehler is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Radiology, American Board of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, Association of University Radiologists and Society of Chairmen of Academic Radiology Departments.

Koehler has received a number of honors and awards throughout his career, including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Board of Radiology, Herbert M. Stauffer Award for best education paper published in Academic Radiology, and twice won the UAB Department of Radiology Gary T. Barnes Distinguished Faculty Award. He also has been listed in several top physician and teaching publications, including Best Doctors in America