Ernst Philip Boas

Ernst Philip Boas (February 4, 1891 – March 9, 1955) was an American physician. He is a pioneer in the fields of pathology and physiology and was a highly respected expert in chronic diseases of the heart. He developed the cardiotachometer, a widely used instrument for measuring the rapidity of heartbeat.^[1]

Boas served as medical director of several leading hospitals in New York City, including Montefiore Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital, and as professor of cardiology at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and its Teachers College. He authored several books and scientific articles, mostly on the subject of cardiovascular disease.^[1]

^ ^a ^b "Ernst Boas Dead - Heart Specialist - Champion of a Compulsory Health Insurance Law Set Up Physicians' Forum - Teacher and Author - Foe of Race Prejudice Was Active In Public Service - Led Refugee Group". New York Times. March 10, 1955. p. 27. Retrieved 7 July 2016.

[NYTobit-1] "Ernst Boas Dead - Heart Specialist - Champion of a Compulsory Health Insurance Law Set Up Physicians' Forum - Teacher and Author - Foe of Race Prejudice Was Active In Public Service - Led Refugee Group". New York Times. March 10, 1955. p. 27. Retrieved 7 July 2016.

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