George McClellan (physician)

For other people with the same name, see George McClellan.
George McClellan
McClellan in 1845
BornDecember 22, 1796
Woodstock, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 1847(1847-05-09) (aged 50)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationYale College
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine[1]
Children
RelativesSamuel McClellan (grandfather)
George McClellan (grandson)

George McClellan (December 22, 1796 – May 9, 1847) was a 19th-century American surgeon. He is best known for founding the Jefferson Medical College and the Medical Department of Pennsylvania College, and his pioneering work in surgery, including writing a widely used textbook.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b "McClellan Family Papers". Thomas Jefferson University. Retrieved 2010-04-16.
  2. ^ "Guide to the McClellan Family Papers, 1862 – 1913". University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2010-04-16.