 | This article is an orphan, as no other articles link to it. Please introduce links to this page from related articles; try the Find link tool for suggestions. (November 2024) |
Wickes Washburn | |
|---|---|
 New York City alienist, 1853–1922 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wickes Washburn September 19, 1853 La Grange, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1922 (aged 68) Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Oswego Normal and Training School; Medical Department of the University of the City of New York |
Wickes Washburn (September 19, 1853 – June 19, 1922) was an American physician, psychiatrist, and surgeon, known for his work with the mentally ill in New York City. He served as Assistant Superintendent of Ward's Island Insane Asylum and contributed significantly to medical education, public health reform, and early psychiatric practices in the late 19th century.[1]