Whipple, Allen Oldfather, 1881-1963

Surgeon Allen Oldfather Whipple (1881-1963) began teaching surgery at Columbia University in 1910, the same year he began practicing at Presbyterian Hospital in New York. In 1946 he retired as Director of Surgical Services at Presbyterian and left his professorship at Columbia. From 1946 to 1951 he served as Clinical Director of Memorial Hospital. He also organized the editorial board of the Annals of Surgery and served with its advisory board until his death.

From the description of The search for ancient medical schools and hospitals in the Near and Middle East : Allen Oldfather Whipple, 1960. (National Library of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 14310576

From the guide to the The search for ancient medical school and hospitals in the near and Middle East: Allen Oldfather Whipple, 1960, (History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine)