William Macewen
Scottish surgeon and neuroscientist (1848-1924) · Doctors · Died at 75
Sir William Macewen was a Scottish surgeon. He was a pioneer in modern brain surgery, considered the father of neurosurgery and contributed to the development of bone graft surgery, the surgical treatment of hernia and of pneumonectomy.
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About this person
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1848 to 1924 · aged 75
The same award as William
Andrew UreBoth received Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of GlasgowKenneth CalmanBoth received Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of GlasgowPeng Tee KhawBoth received Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of GlasgowGraham TeasdaleBoth received Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
