Morton A. Bosniak

degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY) in 1955.

[1][2] In 1969, he joined the New York University School of Medicine,[1] where he stayed for the rest of his career, eventually retiring as Professor Emeritus of Radiology in 2002.

[5][6][7] The Bosniak classification system for renal cysts has been widely adopted by radiologists and urologists as the gold standard for guiding the management of cystic renal lesions, sparing many patients from unnecessary surgery for benign lesions.

[3][6] In retirement, as Professor Emeritus, he continued to teach incoming classes of radiology residents during lunchtime conferences, lectures and board reviews.

[13] Bosniak died on September 7, 2016, while still a Professor Emeritus of Radiology at NYU Langone Medical Center.