Description: (Surgeon, Writer, Gynaecologist, University teacher)
Howard Atwood Kelly was a distinguished American gynecologist celebrated for his groundbreaking advancements in the field of gynecology. He significantly contributed to the establishment of gynecology as a specialized area of medicine by introducing innovative surgical procedures and conducting extensive pathological research. Kelly, a founding professor at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a member of the esteemed "Big Four" group, developed various medical instruments like the enhanced cystoscope, Kelly's clamp, speculum, and forceps, all of which have had a lasting influence on the field.