Neil Gordon (paediatrician)
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Neil Simson Gordon, FRCP, FRCPE (28 May 1918 – 9 November 2010) was a Scottish paediatric neurologist, who conducted research into eponymic diseases including chronic handicaps, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, disorders of languages and learning disabilities. Gordon was one of the first to initiate comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment centres for children.[1][2] He has been described as the "wise grand old man of UK paediatric neurology" and first specialist paediatric neurologist to be appointed outside London.[2]
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Neil Gordon | |
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Born | (1918-05-28)28 May 1918 |
Died | 9 November 2010(2010-11-09) (aged 92) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | University of Edinburgh |
Awards | FRCP Edin, FRCP |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Pediatrics, Neurology |
Institutions | Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Saint Mary's Hospital, Manchester, University of California |
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