Dr. Zugibe was the Chief Medical Examiner of Rockland County, New York from August 15, 1969 to December 31, 2002 and Acting Medical Examiner from January 1, 2003 to March 31, 2003 pending confirmation of his successor. On August 11, 2003, the Rockland County Legislature dedicated the Rockland County Medical Examiner's Office as the DR. FREDERICK T. ZUGIBE FORENSIC UNIT.

Dr. Zugibe developed the Medical Examiner System in Rockland County, New York in 1969 and served as Rockland County's first Chief Medical Examiner for over 33 years until December 31, 2002.  He holds a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (Anatomy/Electron Microscopy), Ph.D. (Anatomy/ Histochemistry), and an M.D. degree. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of  Pathology in Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Zugibe is an adjunct Associate Professor of Pathology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and is a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, a Fellow of the American Academy of the Forensic Sciences, Forensic Pathology Section, and a member of the National Association of Medical Examiners.

Dr. Zugibe has published a definitive, widely used textbook in a specialized field of diagnostic pathology, called Diagnostic Histochemistry (C.V. Mosby Co.) which is utilized in medical centers throughout the world. He has published numerous papers and book chapters in the fields of forensic and general pathology [ PAPERS ] and has authored The Cross and The Shroud, A Medical Examiner Investigates the Crucifixion (Angelus Books), and The Cross and the Shroud, A Medical Inquiry into the Crucifixion (Paragon House). Dr. Zugibe has been consulted for his expertise by attorneys and medical examiners from throughout the United States.

Dr. Zugibe is also well known internationally in the field of cardiovascular disease. He was formerly Director of Cardiovascular Research with the Veteran's Hospital in Pittsburgh. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Fellow of the Council on Arteriosclerosis of the American Heart Association, Fellow of the New York Cardiological Society, and Member of the International Atherosclerosis Society, and has published numerous papers and chapters in the fields of cardiovascular disease [ PAPERS ].( He has authored the best selling book Eat, Drink, and Lower Your Cholesterol (McGraw-Hill) and 14-Days to a Healthy Heart (Macmillan)( soft cover-Avon Books). He has also authored the Blue Cross-Blue Shield booklet, The Healthy Heart Booklet, Feeling Great and Living Better.

Dr. Zugibe is the recipient of numerous awards in Medicine and Law Enforcement and Community Affairs. His biography has been listed in several of the prestigious MARQUISE, Who's Who reference books including ; Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in New York, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, Who's Who in American Government, and Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. He has also been listed in  American Men of Science, Leaders in American Science, Who's Who in Biblical Studies and Archeology, the International Biographical Dictionary, the International Scholar's Directory, and the International Authors and Writers Who's Who in American Government, and Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. He has also been listed in  American Men of Science, Leaders in American Science, Who's Who in Biblical Studies and Archeology, the International Biographical Dictionary, the International Scholar's Directory, and the International Authors and Writers Who's Who.

A new disease, Glycoprotein Storage Disease first described in the prestigious, American Journal of Medicine by Dr. Zugibe and co-author, Dr. Enid Gilbert, has been named the Zugibe-Gilbert Syndrome. 

"One of the Top 25 people in Rockland County who most influenced this region during the Twentieth Century." The Journal News Commemorative Edition, Dec. 31, 1999.

Knighted into the Dynastic Order of Our Lady of the Conception of Vila Vicosa ( founded 2/ 6/1818 ) by His Royal Highness, Dom Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganca and Titular King and Head of the Royal House of Portugal which was bestowed in recognition of great acts and services to the Royal House and the Church.

As a media consultant, Dr. Zugibe's credits fill several pages; 

TV Talk Shows: He has appeared on the Sally Jesse Rafael Show, Heraldo Live, Live at Five, The Fourth Estate, Man Alive, Straight Talk, Luncheon at the Ones (Pgh.), Marie Torre Show (Pgh.), Arnold Diaz, Max Gomes, Interviews with Russell Baker, the Joe Franklin Show, TV News Shows including  CBS, NBC, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, WOR, WNEW, WABC, TV Documentaries including How Jesus Died, the Final 18 Hours, Trinity Pictures (Learning Channel and History Channel), The Shroud of Turin (CBC), and  Jesus, the Man (Discovery Channel), Son of God Series (BBC), Stigmata and the Shroud ( In Search Of ) The Stigmata (Learning Channel) The Shroud of Turin (60 Minutes, Australia), DaVinci and the Shroud, (National Geographic), The Mystery of Jesus (CNN) to appear in September of 2003 season.. Radio Talk Shows including the Barry Farber Show, Bill Ahres Show, Bob Grant Show, Debbie Caruso Show, Alan Combes Show, Karen Butler Show, News Watch Forum, Hanelle Tuebner Talk Show Perspectives, and countless other talk shows and news shows. Newspapers and Journals where he has also contributed to and / or appeared in print in the N.Y. Times, Medical Tribune, N.Y. Daily News,  World News, Harpers, National Inquirer, N.Y. Post, and over 50 other newspapers and magazines.

Sketch at right:

This artist rendering of Dr. Zugibe sketched by Ida Libby Dengrove was commissioned by ABC News during the course of a major homicide trial in Rockland County. The scene depicts the defendant at left and Dr. Zugibe, center, answering questions from the District Attorney at trial.

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