Howard Atwood Kelly

Howard Atwood Kelly

Howard Atwood Kelly (born February 20, 1858 in Camden , New Jersey , † January 12, 1943 in Baltimore ) was one of the most famous gynecologists in the United States at the time. He was one of the Big Four at Johns Hopkins Hospital .

Kelly came from a very poor background and his family barely managed to finance the children's education. Despite his best efforts, he studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania , where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1877 . After his doctorate in medicine in 1882, he became a lecturer specializing in obstetrics from 1888 . While in Philadelphia , he helped found Kensington Hospital . His reputation as a young, dynamic doctor helped him obtain a professorship at the newly established Johns Hopkins Hospital. Together with William Henry Welch , William Osler and William Stewart Halsted , he was considered one of the Big Four . Between 1889 and 1899 Kelly shifted the focus of his work from obstetrics and gynecology to pure gynecology. In doing so, he developed numerous new work techniques and was considered a pioneer in radiation therapy.

His work earned him worldwide recognition. He was awarded honorary doctorates by various universities. These include the University of Aberdeen and Washington and Lee University .

In 1907 Kelly was appointed President of the Southern Surgical and Gynecological Society , and from 1912 President of the American Gynecological Society . His excellent reputation also helped him to become an elected member of the gynecological societies of various European countries.

Kelly published more than 300 articles.

literature

• Lewellys F. Barker: Dr. Howard Atwood Kelly - Obituary. Science 97 (1943), pp. 176-177, DOI: 10.1126 / science.97.2512.176

Web links

Commons : Howard Atwood Kelly  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Acknowledgment from Kelly (PDF file; 420 kB)
• About the youth