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Burrill Bernard Crohn

American gastroenterologist

Born on: June 13, 1884
Died on: July 29, 1983
Aged: 99 years 46 days (1189 months)
Gender: Male
Nationality: American
Birth Sign: Gemini

 

Burrill Bernard Crohn

Burrill Bernard Crohn was an American gastroenterologist who made the first major advance to identify Crohn's disease, which bears his name.

Although the description of Crohn's disease is his most famous accomplishment, Crohn had a long career as a clinician and a researcher who contributed to modern understanding of many gastrointestinal conditions.


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