Henry H. Kessler | |
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Born | Henry Howard Kessler April 10, 1896 Newark, New Jersey |
Died | January 18, 1978 | (aged 81)
Nationality | American |
Education | Cornell University Medical School, Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Physician, surgeon |
Henry Howard Kessler (April 10, 1896 – January 18, 1978) was an American physician, surgeon, and pioneer in rehabilitation medicine and orthopedic surgery. He focused on treating the whole person, rather than just the physical ailment. He founded the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation[1][2][3] and wrote five books on rehabilitation medicine.[3]