Joel Weisman

Joel Weisman
Born(1943-02-20)February 20, 1943
DiedJuly 18, 2009(2009-07-18) (aged 66)
NationalityAmerican
EducationDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Alma materKansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
OccupationOsteopathic Physician

Joel D. Weisman D.O. (February 20, 1943 – July 18, 2009) was one of the first to identify a pattern of illnesses that was ultimately diagnosed as AIDS during his work as a general practitioner in the United States. He later became an advocate for the development of treatments and prevention of the disease.