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John Hunter FRS (13 February 1728 – 16 October 1793) was a Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He was an early advocate of careful observation and scientific methods in medicine. He was a teacher of, and collaborator with, Edward Jenner, pioneer of the smallpox vaccine.
John Hunter (born Feb. 13, 1728, Long Calderwood, Lanarkshire, Scot.—died Oct. 16, 1793, London, Eng.) was a surgeon, founder of pathological anatomy in England, and early advocate of investigation and experimentation.
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John Hunter was an anatomist and surgeon, often referred to as the founder of scientific surgery and the father of modern surgery. Hunter is credited with transforming surgery into a sound medical practice based on detailed understanding of human anatomy.
John Hunter (1728-1793) was a pioneer of pathological anatomy and surgery. He performed many experiments on himself and animals, such as infecting himself with syphilis and cutting dogs' tendons.
Learn about the life and achievements of John Hunter (1728–1793), a pioneer of modern surgery who challenged tradition and defined surgical scholarship. He made contributions in anatomy, dentistry, comparative anatomy, and gunshot wound management.
The work of John Hunter. The Renaissance period saw new discoveries, and some long-held ideas from ancient physicians such as Galen were challenged. Edward Jenner developed the first vaccine ...
Six modern medical historians look at the life and accomplishments of John Hunter, the pioneering Scottish surgeon (1729-1793), A film by J. Lee Sedwick, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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