Michael Underwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 September 1737 |
| Died | 14 March 1820 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Surgeon |
Michael Underwood (29 September 1737 – 14 March 1820) was an English physician and surgeon, born in West Molesey in Surrey.[1] He is a relevant figure in the history of medicine and pediatrics for having given the first known description of several childhood diseases, infantile paralysis and polio included.