Walter Jackson Freeman II

Physician and psychiatrist, lobotomy pioneer

Walter Jackson Freeman II - Scientists & Innovators born November 14th, 1895
Born
Died

1972
54 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributed to the development of lobotomy as a psychiatric treatment in the mid-20th century. Worked as a neurologist, focusing on severe mental disorders. Co-invented the transorbital lobotomy, a procedure performed through the eye socket. Authored multiple publications on psychiatry and was involved in the establishment of mental health procedures.

Pioneered the transorbital lobotomy

Published works on psychiatric treatments

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