Sir James Paget

Sir James Paget (1814-1899) was an influential English surgeon and pathologist, known for his pioneering work in medicine. He is best remembered for discovering Paget's disease of bone, a condition that disrupts normal bone remodeling. Paget also contributed to the understanding of various surgical techniques and was a founding member of the British Medical Association. His meticulous observations and research advanced the fields of surgery and pathology, leaving a lasting legacy in medical science. He was knighted for his services to medicine and is often regarded as one of the most important medical figures of his time.