Kreitman graduated M.B., B.S. in 1950, and M.D. in 1959, from University of London. A psychiatrist, he practiced in Edinburgh and wrote several books on psychiatry, psychiatric research, and parasuicide. In addition to the literary works listed below, he edited in 1952 The Dove in Flames: An Anthology in Modern Verse, devoted to the theme of pacifism, and dedicated to fellow physician poet Dannie Abse. Laid in is letter from bookseller to Nicolas re purchase of this book.