John Hunter (surgeon)

John Hunter (1728 - 1793) was a Scottish surgeon, who was born near East
Kilbride. He was a younger brother of William Hunter, the anatomist. He
studied, taught and practiced in London (initially with his brother). Hunter
was an excellent anatomist; his knowledge and skill as a surgeon was based
on sound anatomical background. Among his numerous contributions to medical
science are :

   * study of human teeth and advancement of dentistry
   * extensive study of inflammation
   * fine work on gun-wounds
   * some work on venereal diseases

After years of hard work he set up his own anatomy school in London in 1764
and started in private surgical practice. His recognition rose in 1767 when
he was elected as Fellow of the Royal Society and in 1768 he was appointed
as surgeon to St. George's Hospital. Later he became a member of the Company
of Surgeons. In 1776 he was appointed surgeon to King George III; in 1786 he
was appointed deputy surgeon to the British Army and in 1789 he was made
Surgeon General.

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