Manuel de la Pila Iglesias
Scientist
Manuel de la Pila Iglesias (November 16, 1884 – October 5, 1950) was a Puerto Rican physician practicing in Ponce, Puerto Rico, who specialized in a half-dozen medical specialities. He founded a medical clinic in Ponce that grew into a large medical center. Pila Iglesias is considered "one of the giants of Puerto Rican medicine". He was also one of the leaders behind the development of the School of Medicine of the University of Puerto Rico.
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Birth date | January 01, 1882 |
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Date of death | October 05, 1950 |
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Known for | Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Pila University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus |
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