Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt
Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt | |
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Creutzfeldt c. 1920 | |
| Born | June 2, 1885 |
| Died | December 30, 1964 (aged 79) |
| Education | University of Jena, University of Rostock |
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| Medical career | |
| Profession | Medical Doctor |
| Institutions | Neurological Institute in Frank am Main |
| Sub-specialties | Neurology, Neuropathology |
Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt (June 2, 1885 – December 30, 1964) was a German neurologist and neuropathologist. Although he is typically credited as the physician to first describe the Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, this has been disputed. He was born in Harburg an der Elbe and died in Munich.