Ben Shlomo Lipman-Heilprin
Neurologist and physician in Israel
Born
1902
123 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Israel
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A Polish-Israeli neurologist and physician, Lipman-Heilprin specialized in neurology and made significant contributions to the field. After migrating to Israel, he became renowned for his clinical work and research, focusing on neurological disorders. His expertise was instrumental in advancing medical understanding of these conditions. Lipman-Heilprin served in various capacities within the medical community and contributed to academic advancements in neurology until his passing.
Pioneered research in neurology
Contributed to medical advancements in Israel
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