Alban Köhler (1 March 1874 – 26 February 1947) was a German
radiologist best known for his discovery of a rare foot disorder found in children that was named
Köhler disease
Köhler disease (also spelled "Kohler" and referred to in some texts as Kohler disease I) is a rare bone disorder of the foot found in children between six and nine years of age. The disease typically affects boys, but it can also affect girls. ...
in his honor.
Early life and education
Köhler was born on 1 March 1874 in
Petsa,
Thuringia. He studied medicine in
Freiburg,
Erlangen, and
Berlin, graduating in 1899. He then went on to three years of surgical practice at St. Joseph's Hospital in
Wiesbaden.
Career in radiology
In 1902, Köhler established himself as a radiologist.
Death
Köhler died on 26 February 1947 in Wiesbaden.
References
External links
Alban Köhler- whonamedit.com
German radiologists
1874 births
1947 deaths
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