List of dermatologists
This is a list of dermatologists who have made notable contributions to the field of dermatology.
| Name | Lifespan | Nationality | Notable contribution(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alibert, Jean-Louis-MarcJean-Louis-Marc Alibert | 1768–1837 | French | Authored one of the first dermatologic atlases entitled "Descriptions des maladies de la peau"[1] | |
| Bentley, Robert J.Robert J. Bentley | 1943– | American | Governor of Alabama | |
| Astruc, JeanJean Astruc | 1684–1766 | American | Wrote the first great treatise on syphilis and venereal diseases, and considered, by some, to be the "founder of modern dermatology"[2] | |
| Crocker, Henry RadcliffeHenry Radcliffe Crocker | 1846–1909 | English | Wrote Diseases of the Skin: their Description, Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment, which established him as a leading figure in the field[3] | |
| Goldman, Mitchel P.Mitchel P. Goldman | 1955– | American | Author of twenty one medical textbooks on the subject | |
| Orentreich, NormanNorman Orentreich | 1922– | American | Performed the first successful modern hair transplants in 1952 in his New York office. Created clinique, the first widely popular cosmetics brand developed by a dermatologist. | |
| Klein, Jeffrey A.Jeffrey A. Klein | American | Described the "tumescent liposuction technique", which added high volumes of fluid containing a local anesthetic allowing the procedure to be done in an office setting under intravenous sedation rather than general anesthesia | ||
| Meisenheimer, LuckyLucky Meisenheimer | 1957– | American | Guinness world record collection of yo-yos, athlete, author, and actor | |
| Unger, Walter P.Walter P. Unger | American | Pioneering investigations in modern hair restoration surgery |
Fictional dermatologists
- Dr. Archibald Newlands (Martin Donovan) in the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
- Dr. Dr. Sara Sitarides (Marcia Cross) in the television Sitcom Seinfeld.
- Dr. Emily Sweeney (Laura Spencer) in the television series The Big Bang Theory.
References
- ↑ Alibert JLM (1806). Descriptions des maladies de la peau observées a l’Hôpital Saint-Louis, et exposition des meilleures méthodes suivies pour leur traitement (in French). Paris: Barrois l’ainé. p. 286.
- ↑ "The History of Dermatology". Retrieved 2009-04-13.
- ↑ Burton, J. L. (1988), "Diet and Dermatology in 1888: The Influence of H. Radcliffe Crocker", British Journal of Dermatology, British Association of Dermatologists, 119: 471–477, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1988.tb03250.x, retrieved 23 May 2010
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