What is William Stewart Halsted's middle name?
Stewart
What is William Stewart Halsted's full name?
William Stewart Halsted
William Stewart Halsted date of birth:
September 23, 1852
How old was William Stewart Halsted when died?
69
Where was William Stewart Halsted born?
New York City
When did William Stewart Halsted die?
September 7, 1922
What is William Stewart Halsted nationality?
American
What is William Stewart Halsted's occupation?
Doctor
Short Biography
William Stewart Halsted, M.D. (September 23, 1852 – September 7, 1922) was an American surgeon who emphasized strict aseptic technique during surgical procedures, was an early champion of newly discovered anesthetics, and introduced several new operations, including the radical mastectomy for breast cancer. Along with William Osler (Professor of Medicine), Howard Atwood Kelly (Professor of Gynecology) and William H. Welch (Professor of Pathology), Halsted was one of the "Big Four" founding professors at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Throughout his professional life, he was addicted to cocaine and later also to morphine, which were not illegal during his time.