Leon Goldman (1906 – December 2, 1997) was an American dermatologist and a pioneer in
laser medicine
Laser medicine is the use of lasers in medical diagnosis, treatments, or therapies, such as laser photodynamic therapy, photorejuvenation, and laser surgery.
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[L. Goldman, Surgery by laser of malignant melanoma, ''J. Dermat. Surg. Onc.'' 5, 141-144 (1979).][L. Goldman, A. Taylor, T. Putman, New development with the heavy metal vapor lasers for the dermatologist, ''J. Dermat. Surg. Onc.''13, 163-165 (1987).] His research areas included the application of lasers in dermatology,
cancer
photodynamic therapy
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PDT is used in treating acne, wet age-related macula ...
(PDT) and the use of organic
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in PDT.
In his honor, The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) gives the yearly recognition named ''Leon Goldman Memorial Award''. The Academy of Laser Dentistry also gives an award in recognition of Dr. Goldman. It is called, "The Leon Goldman Award" for Clinical Excellence.
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Leon Goldman Memorial Award
1906 births
1997 deaths
Jewish scientists
University of Cincinnati alumni
American people of Polish-Jewish descent
20th-century American surgeons
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