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Silas Weir Mitchell (physician)
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This article is about the 19th century doctor. For the living actor, see Silas Weir Mitchell (actor).
Silas Weir Mitchell (February 15, 1829 – January 4, 1914) was an American physician, scientist, novelist, and poet. He is considered the father of medical neurology, and he discovered causalgia (complex regional pain syndrome) and erythromelalgia, and pioneered the rest cure.
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Born | (1829-02-15)February 15, 1829 |
Died | January 4, 1914(1914-01-04) (aged 84) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Alma mater | Jefferson Medical College |
Known for | neurology research |
Spouse | Mary Cadwalader |
Relatives | Silas Weir Mitchell (descendant) |
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