Rousselot, Louis M. (Louis Marcel), 1902-1974
Variant namesA New York City native, Louis M. Rousselot (1902-1974) earned his M.D. at Columbia University. While working at Columbia's Presbyterian Hospital, Rousselot was a leading researcher on portal hypertension syndrome. During World War II he commanded two Army general hospitals in Europe. In 1948 he became Director of Surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital and a professor of clinical surgery at New York University. While there he introduced splenoportography in the U.S., founded the Liver clinic, and further defined portal hypertension syndrome. He retired in 1967 and was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health and Medical) in 1968; in 1970 he became Assistant Secretary of Defense.
From the guide to the Louis M. Rousselot Papers, 1967-1971, (History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Rousselot was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health and Medical) in 1968; in 1970 he became Assistant Secretary of Defense.
From the description of Louis M. Rousselot papers, 1967-1971. (National Library of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 14326066
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referencedIn | Fahlstrom, Stanley, 1901-. Stanley Fahlstrom, M.D., papers, 1942-1947, 1985 (bulk 1942-1947). | Cudahy Library | |
creatorOf | Rousselot, Louis M. (Louis Marcel), 1902-1974. Louis M. Rousselot papers, 1967-1971. | National Library of Medicine | |
creatorOf | Louis M. Rousselot Papers, 1967-1971 | History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine |
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associatedWith | Cooper, Philip, 1908- | person |
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associatedWith | Grossi, Carlo E. | person |
associatedWith | Grossi, Carlo E. | person |
associatedWith | Piccone, Vincente A. | person |
associatedWith | Piccone, Vincente A. | person |
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Birth 1902-11-03
Death 1974-03-27