blue plaque · Leeds

Sir Lord Berkeley Moynihan KCMG

Sir Berkeley Moynihan (1865-1936) Inspirational teacher and pioneer in abdominal surgery had his consulting rooms here from 1893-1930. He introduced the wearing of rubber gloves, and prized 'caressing the tissues' rather than speed in surgery. President of the Royal College of Surgeons 1926-31. Ennobled 1929

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