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His private class went to his office 2 nights a week at 9 o’clock where they were quizzed until 11 or 12 o’clock. Lived with an intern Thomas McBride on East 25th Street (between Madison and 4th Ave).
Halsted did not have a private office in town, but would see his patients at the hospital or examine them in their homes. Out-of-town patients were examined pre and postoperatively in their hotel rooms.
- J Scott Rankin
- 10.1097/01.sla.0000201546.94163.00
- 2006
- Ann Surg. 2006 Mar; 243(3): 418-425.
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 ...
Mar 1, 2007 · During his years in Baltimore, Halsted made an unprecedented number of contributions to general surgery, including his development of radical mastectomy as a treatment for breast cancer.
- Michael P Osborne
- 2007
Jan 30, 2014 · Rossi will provide a fascinating look at the life and medical achievements of William Stewart Halsted, considered the father of modern American surgery. Halsted, who lived from 1852-1922, was one of the “Big Four” professors who founded John Hopkins Hospital.
Returning to New York City, Halsted entered private practice and held various positions at six hospitals in the area. He gained high repute as a surgeon, diagnostician, and advocate for aseptic techniques.
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William Stewart Halsted. 1852-1922. Halsted, first surgeon-in-chief and professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins, was born in New York City. In 1874, he earned his A.B. from Yale University where he was a mediocre student but an exceptional athlete.
