George Kenneth York III

George K. York III, neurologist, historian of neurology, and healthcare executive died in Fiddletown California on June 14, 2021 at the age of 70 after a protracted series of medical adversities. George was a skilled clinician, world-renowned historian, creative writer, and expert in finance and audit. He was a concerned and empathetic physician who saw his clinical role primarily as a patient advocate. His accomplishments in his parallel life as an academic historian of neurology included chairmanships of the history sections of the American Academy of Neurology and World Federation of Neurology, twice winner of the AAN's Lawrence McHenry Award, many invited international lectures, dozens of peer-reviewed publications, and memberships in the Royal Society of Medicine and Savile Club.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research