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12/13/2017 Jack Morgan, DPM
The Passing of William P. Orien, DPM
It is with sadness to myself and the profession that we lost an icon, Dr. William P. Orien. His funeral is scheduled for Sunday Dec 17, 2017 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California. at 1 p.m.
Bill was the activist who put biomechanics on the national map. Mert L Root, DPM, John H. Weed, DPM, and William P Orien, DPM and their book, "Normal and Abnormal Function of the Foot" became the bible for biomechanics.
I met Bill in 1969 and he inspired me to become a podiatrist. He arranged a personal meeting with Leonard Levy, DPM which led to my acceptance to CCPM the same year. I was privileged to work with Mert, Bill, and John throughout my school years and continued this relationship.
Bill Orien was smart, witty, kind, and always wanted to share his knowledge. I remember our social times together with Sharron, his lovely wife at their home in West Los Angeles. I was always made to feel special.
Bill's natural ability for lecturing has made it possible for so many Podiatrists to learn, understand, and practice the art of biomechanics. Bill was instrumental in formation of the Am Board of Podiatric Orthopedics.
Until recent, Bill was still working in the Santa Barbara area with an orthopedic group specializing in biomechanics. How admirable!
Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Until this da , my wife, Eileen and I thank Bill and Sharron for leading us down this wonderful pathway of podiatric medicine and surgery.
Bill is gone but will never be forgotten. Goodbye my dear friend,
Jack Morgan, DPM, Los Angeles, CA
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