Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt

Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt
Creutzfeldt c. 1920
Born(1885-06-02)June 2, 1885
Harburg an der Elbe, Hamburg, German Empire
DiedDecember 30, 1964(1964-12-30) (aged 79)
Munich, West Germany
EducationUniversity of Jena, University of Rostock
Known for
Medical career
ProfessionMedical Doctor
InstitutionsNeurological Institute in Frank am Main
Sub-specialtiesNeurology, Neuropathology

Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt (June 2, 1885 – December 30, 1964) was a German neurologist and neuropathologist.[1] Although he is typically credited as the physician to first describe the Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, this has been disputed.[1][2][3] He was born in Harburg an der Elbe and died in Munich.

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