Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Norman O. Rothermich, MD
1912-1985
— Medical leader, clinical researcher, American veteran —
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. Norman O. Rothermich, MD Marker
As a young rheumatologist, Dr. Rothermich had big dreams of helping people suffering from the debilitating pain of arthritis, but he knew that they needed more than just medical attention. They needed support, education, and research. A man with great purpose and compassion, Dr. Rothermich answered those needs by founding the division of rheumatology at OSU-1947, the Ohio Rheumatism Society-1950s, the Arthritis Foundation of Central Ohio-1953, the Columbus Arthritis Center-1955, and the Columbus Medical Research Foundation (CMRF)-1957. The CMRF, under Dr. Rothermich's leadership, provided a free clinic for indigent people suffering from arthritis, pioneered the use of gold treatments, and conducted clinical trials that led to the approval of Indocin, important because it was the first non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID.) Authoring more than 60 publications, he lectured worldwide and was internationally known for his research in arthritis
Norm served as a major in the US Army Medical Corps in the Pacific theatre during WWII. In addition to private practice, he had a distinguished career as a full professor at OSU for over 40 years, receiving the honor of Professor Emeritus.
Erected by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
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Location. 40° 1.89′ N, 83° 3.087′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on Tremont Road south of Kenny Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the Wall of Honor at the Upper Arlington Municipal Services Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3600 Tremont Rd, Columbus OH 43220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jeanne (McCoy) Purnhagen Schaal (here, next to this marker); John Austin Dunkel (here, next to this marker); Bertha A. Bouroncle, MD (here, next to this marker); Claude S. Perry, MD (here, next to this marker); Mary Egerton Miller (here, next to this marker); J.W. Jones (here, next to this marker); Clark Poston Pritchett, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Jacob L. "Jake" Will (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Arlington.
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
2. Wall of Honor
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
3. Wall of Honor
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
