2006 Distinguished Fellows

Bob and Eleanore Risman

Eleanore Risman, a grateful patient of Vinod Sahgal, M.D., Chairman of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with Bob Risman and their daughter Kathy created the Robert, Eleanore and Kathy Risman Chair and Professorship in Medicine, held by Dr. Sahgal. Mr. Risman, with his brother William, owns Beachwood-based Consolidated Management Inc. and Realtek Industries Inc. Together, the Risman brothers have supported a number of priorities, including the Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center. Mr. Risman is a member of the Heart and Vascular Institute International Leadership Commission and, with Mrs. Risman, serves as an Honorary Chair of Today’s Innovations, Tomorrow’s Healthcare: Campaign for Cleveland Clinic.