Peter Kerley | |
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| Born | 27 October 1900 |
| Died | 14 May 1979 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupation | Radiologist |
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| Notable work | A Textbook of X-ray Diagnosis by British Authors |
| Spouse | Olivia MacNamee 1929 |
| Children | 2 |
Sir Peter James Kerley KCVO CBE (1900–1979) was an Irish radiologist famous for his role in the lung surgery of King George VI and the naming of the radiological sign in heart failure, Kerley lines.
Kerley had his initial radiological training in Vienna at a time when it was the new science. On his return, he completed his studies in Cambridge and took up a post in Westminster Hospital. Here, he worked closely with Sir Clement Price Thomas and also edited a major radiology textbook.
Following his early return from India and Singapore during World War II, Kerley continued his work in radiology of the heart and lungs and became radiology advisor to the Ministry of Health.
Throughout his working career, he received numerous awards, honours and directorships, going on to achieve royal recognition and worldwide acclaim as one of the best radiologists of his time.