Joseph Igersheimer

Joseph Igersheimer
Born	1879
Died	1965
Nationality	Germany
Fields	Ophthalmology
Institutions	Tufts University
Known for	arsphenamine for the treatment of syphilis

Joseph Igersheimer(1879–1965) was a German born ophthalmologist known for his work on arsphenamine for the treatment of syphilis. After escaping the Nazis, he joined the faculty of Tufts University School of Medicine in 1939.

References

Namal, Arin; Reisman A. (November 2007). "Joseph Igersheimer (1879-1965): a visionary ophthalmologist and his contributions before and after exile". Journal of medical biography (England) 15 (4): 227–34. ISSN 0967-7720. PMID 18172563.
Sloane, A E (November 1969). "Biographical sketch of Josef Igersheimer". Survey of Ophthalmology (UNITED STATES) 14 (3): 174–5. ISSN 0039-6257. PMID 4902158.

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 49621480 SUDOC: 182338207

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