Julius Friedenwald

Julius Friedenwald (December 20, 1866 - June 8, 1941) was an American gastroenterologist and writer.

Julius Friedenwald
Born	December 20, 1866 Baltimore
Died	June 8, 1941 Baltimore
Occupation	Gastroenterologist, writer

Friedenwald was born in Baltimore.[1] His father Aaron Friedenwald was professor of otology and ophthalmology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons (Baltimore).[1] He was educated at Johns Hopkins University and obtained his B.A. in 1887.[1] He graduated M.D. from the College of Physicians and Surgeons (Baltimore) in 1890.[1][2] He practiced medicine in Baltimore for over fifty years. He was President of the American Gastroenterological Association.[2] From 1909 to 1935 Friedenwald was professor of gastroenterology at the University of Maryland.[3][4] He was visiting physician to Mercy Hospital.[5]

Friedenwald married Esther Lee in 1900.[1] He was a fellow of the American Medical Association, member of the American College of Physicians and associate member of the American Association of Physicians.[1][6] The Julius Friedenwald Medal was established in 1941 to recognize individuals who made lifelong contributions to the field of gastroenterology.[7][8]