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Jun 03, 1834 Malmedy, Wallonia, Belgium Died on 30 Apr 1918 (aged 83)
Belgian dermatologist and surgeon
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About Joseph Doutrelepont
- Louis Guillaume Joseph Doutrelepont (3 June 1834, Malmedy – 30 April 1918, Bonn) was a German surgeon and dermatologist. In 1858 he received his medical doctorate in Berlin, then furthered his education at the University of Bonn as a student of surgeon Wilhelm Busch.
- In 1863 he obtained his habilitation for surgery and ophthalmology, and in 1869 was named an associate professor.
- As his career progressed his interest shifted towards dermatology, and through his initiative, an independent department of dermatology was created at the University of Bonn (1882).
- In 1894 he became an honorary full professor at the university.From 1882 onward, he dedicated himself entirely to studies of skin and venereal diseases.
- He is especially known for his research involving the etiology and treatment of lupus vulgaris.
