Manuel de la Pila Iglesias
Dr. Manuel de la Pila Iglesias | |
|---|---|
"One of the giants of Puerto Rican medicine" | |
| Born | 16 November 1884 |
| Died | 5 October 1950 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Education | University of Barcelona Mayo Clinic |
| Years active | 1917 - 1950 |
| Known for | Co-founderd the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Founded Hospital Dr. Pila Brought the first X-ray and EKG machines to Puerto Rico |
| Relatives | Marina Valdecilla (wife) |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Institutions | Hospital Tricoche Hospital Damas Hospital San Lucas |
| Sub-specialties | Surgery, electrocardiography, otorhinolaryngology, allergy, others |
| Awards | "Physician of physicians" Order of the Knights of Saint Gregory Order of Saint Gregory |
Manuel de la Pila Iglesias (November 16, 1884 – October 5, 1950) was a Puerto Rican physician practicing in Ponce, Puerto Rico, who specialized in a half-dozen medical specialities. He founded a medical clinic in Ponce that grew into a large medical center. Pila Iglesias is considered "one of the giants of Puerto Rican medicine". He was also one of the leaders behind the development of the School of Medicine of the University of Puerto Rico.