Michael Underwood (physician)

Michael Underwood
Born29 September 1737
Died14 March 1820 (aged 82)
NationalityBritish
OccupationPhysician
Medical career
ProfessionSurgeon

Michael Underwood (29 September 1737 – 14 March 1820) was an English physician and surgeon, born in West Molesey in Surrey.[1] He is a relevant figure in the history of medicine and pediatrics for having given the first known description of several childhood diseases, infantile paralysis and polio included.


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