William E. Hablitzel, M.D.

 William E. Hablitzel, M.D., award winning author of Dying Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me, has cared for patients in hospitals, examination rooms, and even in the back of ambulances. He has found lives stripped to its essence, and amidst that essence, great wisdom. Privileged few are permitted such encounters. The desire to share these life transforming lessons with others energized the creation of this work.

Dr. Hablitzel started his career as a firefighter-paramedic for his hometown of Perrysburg, located in northwestern Ohio. During those five years he was touched by the magic that comes through the service of others, prompting his return to school. He received his baccalaureate degree from Bowling Green State University and his medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo.

Completing a residency in internal medicine, Dr. Hablitzel joined the faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and rose to the rank of associate professor. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he maintains a private practice and helps operate a free medical clinic in rural southern Ohio.

Dr. Hablitzel has been recognized by the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for excellence in teaching and his community service was honored by resolutions passed by the Ohio State Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives. He has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lion's International.

When not seeing patients and teaching, Dr. Hablitzel is drawn to the hills of southern Ohio. There he finds birds, photographs nature, and cherishes the silence.

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