Dr. William And Dr. Charles Mayo

By Helen Clapesattle

Book Overview

Dr. William and Dr. Charles Mayo is a biography written by Helen Clapesattle about the renowned Mayo brothers who founded the Mayo Clinic. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and medical careers of Dr. William and Dr. Charles Mayo, from their childhood in rural Minnesota to their rise as prominent surgeons and medical innovators.The author explores the brothers' close relationship and their shared passion for medicine, which led them to establish the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The book also delves into the challenges the brothers faced in their personal and professional lives, including the devastating loss of their mother and several siblings to tuberculosis.Clapesattle delves into the brothers' groundbreaking medical discoveries and surgical techniques, which revolutionized the field of medicine and transformed patient care. The book also highlights the Mayo Clinic's unique approach to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and teamwork among medical professionals.Overall, Dr. William and Dr. Charles Mayo is an inspiring and informative biography that sheds light on the lives and achievements of two of the most influential figures in modern medicine.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: These Wonderful People: Intimate Moments in Their Lives, by Helen Clapesattle. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419160001.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162838043
• ISBN13: 9781162838045
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"