Gibson, William, 1788-1868

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Birth 1788
Death 1868

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Gibson succeeded Dr. Philip Physick as chair of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in 1819. Between 1824 and 1850 he published 8 editions of his treatise, Institutes and practice of surgery. He also wrote medical biographies.

From the description of [Lecture notes on surgery] bulk, 1837-1839. 1837-1839. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 27347603

Surgeon of Philadelphia.

From the description of Papers, 1826, Jan. 26 and Dec. 22, Philadelphia. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35074220

Gibson was Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania during Hartshorne's attendance (1843-45).

From the description of [Notes from lectures on surgery, taken by Henry Hartshorne]. (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 20065436

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