Norman Schatz, a professor of neurology  and ophthalmology in the Perelman School of Medicine, died on June 28, 2024, after a short illness. He was 88.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dr. Schatz graduated from Central High School. He became a professor of neurology and ophthalmology at Penn in 1978. Dr. Schatz’s career spanned years of teaching and practice at Penn, the University of Miami School of Medicine, Wills Eye Hospital, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and elsewhere. He traveled internationally as a visiting professor and guest lecturer. Dr. Schatz joined Penn’s 25-Year Club in 2003.

He is survived by his daughters, Jodi Schatz (Dean Jerrehian), Amy Schatz (Max Rudin), and Jill Pinover (Wayne); former wife, Rhoda Schatz; grandchildren, Annie (Jarred), Matt, Michael, Emma, Livia, Eve, and Noah; great-grandchild, Shai; sister, Judith Cooper; and brother, Gerald Schatz (Linda). 

Donations in his memory can be made to the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society at www.nanosweb.org and/or to Library of America at www.loa.org.