Lewis E. Braverman | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 30, 1929 |
| Died | June 10, 2019 (aged 90) Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Occupation | Medical doctor |
| Known for | Discovery that humans convert thyroxine to triiodothyronine Amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction Work on thyrotoxicosis factitia; environmental pollutants as endocrine disruptors |
| Medical career | |
| Institutions | Tufts St Elizabeth's Hospital, Boston University of Massachusetts Medical Center Boston University |
| Sub-specialties | Endocrinology |
| Research | Study of thyroid hormone |
Lewis E. Braverman (March 30, 1929 – June 10, 2019) was a U.S. endocrinologist who specialized in thyroid gland problems. He discovered that humans converted thyroxine to triiodothyronine. He was a mentor to physicians for over 40 years.