Dr. Nissenbaum was a dedicated physician of the old school who still maintained that the
practice of medicine was still an honorable calling. He was exceedingly charitable in his
medical practice, volunteering to provide care to the indigent both through the Jersey
City Medical Center Ward Service and his private practice.
By the time he retired, the American Medical Association informed him that he had
accumulated the greatest number of hours of indigent care of any physician in their
national data bank. In addition, he was an innovative and insightful physician who
maintained the highest standards of excellence and demanded the same of his colleagues,
students and staff. He was particularly fond of the resident physicians who trained under
him. He would spend many hours mentoring them with wisdom and compassion in the
practicalities of modern medical practice. |