Burrill Bernard Crohn

Burrill Bernard Crohn
Born(1884-06-13)June 13, 1884
DiedJuly 29, 1983(1983-07-29) (aged 99)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCollege of Physicians & Surgeons – Columbia University – Class of 1908
Known forCrohn's disease
Scientific career
FieldsGastroenterology
InstitutionsMount Sinai Hospital, New York

Burrill Bernard Crohn (June 13, 1884 – July 29, 1983) was an American gastroenterologist who made the first major advance to identify Crohn's disease, which bears his name. Although the description of Crohn's disease is his most famous accomplishment, Crohn had a long career as a clinician and a researcher who contributed to modern understanding of many gastrointestinal conditions.