Henry Piffard

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Henry Piffard

Medical

#3142

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Dermatology

#85

Historical Rank

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Henry Piffard's Degrees

• Doctorate Medicine Columbia University

Why Is Henry Piffard Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Henry Granger Piffard was author of the first systematic treatise on dermatology in America. He is heralded as one of the founders of dermatology in the U.S., having founded the Journal of Cutaneous and Venereal Diseases, which later became JAMA Dermatology. He invented the dermal curette, was the first to use x-ray to treat skin diseases and was a pioneer of flash photography in medicine.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Henry Piffard?

Henry Piffard is affiliated with the following schools:

• Columbia University
• New York University