Leon Goldman (1906–1997) was an American dermatologist and a pioneer in
laser medicine
Laser medicine consists in the use of lasers in medical diagnosis, treatments, or therapies, such as laser photodynamic therapy, photorejuvenation, and laser surgery.
Lasers
Lasers used in medicine include in principle any type of laser, bu ...
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[L. Goldman, Surgery by laser of malignant melanoma, ''J. Dermat. Surg. Onc.'' 5, 141-144 (1979).][L. Goldman, A. Taylor, T. Putman, New development with the heavy metal vapor lasers for the dermatologist, ''J. Dermat. Surg. Onc.''13, 163-165 (1987).] His research areas included the application of lasers in dermatology,
cancer
photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a form of phototherapy involving light and a photosensitizing chemical substance, used in conjunction with molecular oxygen to elicit cell death (phototoxicity).
PDT is popularly used in treating acne. It is used cl ...
(PDT) and the use of organic
dyes in PDT.
In his honor, The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) gives the yearly recognition named ''Leon Goldman Memorial Award''. The Academy of Laser Dentistry also gives an award in recognition of Dr. Goldman. It is called, "The Leon Goldman Award" for Clinical Excellence.
References
External links
Leon Goldman Memorial AwardLeon Goldman's obituary at the Los Angeles Times
1906 births
1997 deaths
American surgeons
Jewish scientists
University of Cincinnati alumni
American people of Polish-Jewish descent
20th-century surgeons
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