A moment in history

  • Adam Christian Thebesius

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Adam Christian Thebesius Adam Christian Thebesius (1686- 1732). German physician and anatomist,...

  • Wilhelm Kiesselbach

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Wilhelm Kiesselbach Wilhelm Kiesselbach (1839 – 1902) German otolaryngologist born in the city of...

  • Marie-Francois Xavier Bichat

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Original image courtesy of Images from the History of Medicine Marie-Francois Xavier Bichat (1771...

  • Galen of Pergamon

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Galen of Pergamum Galen of Pergamon (129AD - 200AD). A Roman physician of Greek origin, Galen is...

  • Luigi A. Galvani

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Luigi Galvani Luigi A. Galvani (1737-1798). Italian anatomist, surgeon, and physiologist, Luigi...

  • Francois Poupart

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. François Poupart François Poupart (1661-1709). Physician, zoologist, entomologist, and anatomist,...

  • William T.G. Morton

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. William T.G. Morton William Thomas Green Morton (1819-1868). American dentist, was born in...

  • Jan Evangelista Purkinje

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Jan Evangelista Purkinje Jan Evangelista Purkinje (1787 - 1869). Known by his German name...

  • Enrique Finochietto, MD

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Click for a another image Enrique Finochietto, MD (1881 – 1948) Argentinian surgeon and...

  • Ambroise Pare

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Ambroise Pare Ambroise Paré (1510 - 1590) was a French barber-surgeon. He studied at the...

  • Avicenna

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Avicenna Avicenna (980 AD – 1037 AD) Persian physician, philosopher, mathematician, naturalist,...

  • Michael Servetus

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Michael Severtus Michael Servetus (1511 -1553) was a Spanish theologian, physician, and...

  • Gabrielle Fallopius

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Gabrielle Fallopius Gabrielle Fallopius (1523 - 1563) also known as Gabrielle Falloppia, was born...

  • Charles H. McBurney, MD

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Charles H. McBurney, MD Charles H. McBurney, MD (1845- 1913). British surgeon and anatomist, Dr....

  • Franz Anton Mesmer

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Franz Anton Mesmer Franz Anton Mesmer (1734 - 1815). A German physician, he was also known as...

  • Empedocles of Agrigentum

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Empedocles of Agrigentum Empedocles of Agrigentum (ca. 495–430 BC). Greek philosopher, poet,...

  • Antonio Scarpa

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Antonio Scarpa Antonio Scarpa (1752-1832). An Italian physician and anatomist, Antonio Scarpa is...

  • Adriaan Van Der Spigelius

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Adrian Van Der Spigelius Adriaan Van Der Spigelius (1578 - 1625). Sometimes knows as Adrianus...

  • Oliver W. Holmes Sr.

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Oliver W. Holmes Sr. Oliver W. Holmes Sr. (1809-1894). American physician, writer, and poet,...

  • Eric Muhe

    This article is part of the series "A Moment in History" where we honor those who have contributed to the growth of medical knowledge in the areas of anatomy, medicine, surgery, and medical research. Prof Dr. Eric Muhe Prof. Dr. Eric Mühe (1938 - 2005) Much has been written about who gets the...

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