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Lall Sawh (born 1951) — Trinidadian surgeon/urologist and pioneer of kidney transplantation in the Caribbean; Martin Schurig (1656–1733) — first physician to occupy himself with the anatomy of the sexual organs. [2] Ignaz Semmelweis (1818–1865) — a pioneer of avoiding cross-infection — introduced hand washing and instrument cleaning
Daniel Drake (October 20, 1785 – November 5, 1852) was a pioneering American physician and prolific writer. [1] [2] Early life ... Pioneer Life in Kentucky: ...
Esther Pohl Lovejoy (née Clayson; November 16, 1869 – August 31, 1967) was an American physician and public health pioneer, [1] suffrage activist, congressional candidate, and a central figure in early efforts to organize international medical relief work. [2]
Explore the journey of Dr. Bridges, a physician, who paved the way for equality in medicine and inspired generations of healthcare professionals. ... A medical pioneer: the first black physician ...
Cyrenius Chapin (February 7, 1769 – February 20, 1838) was an American physician and militia leader in Western New York.He is recognized as the first physician in the Buffalo region, having purchased land in the village of New Amsterdam (now Buffalo, New York) from the Holland Land Company in 1803.
William Harvey (1 April 1578 – 3 June 1657) [1] was an English physician who made influential contributions to anatomy and physiology. [2] He was the first known physician to describe completely, and in detail, pulmonary and systemic circulation as well as the specific process of blood being pumped to the brain and the rest of the body by the heart (though earlier writers, such as Realdo ...
Samuel Prescott Hildreth (1783–1863) was a pioneer physician, scientist, and historian, authoring numerous scientific and historical works. His history books are largely based on first-person accounts and primary documents, providing insight into the early settlement of Marietta, Ohio , and the Northwest Territory and the lives of early ...
The following is a list of ancient physicians who were known to have practised, contributed, or theorised about medicine in some form between the 30th century BCE and 4th century CE. 30th century to 1st century BCE