<P> Burrill Bernard Crohn ( June 13 , 1884 -- July 29 , 1983 ) was an American gastroenterologist and made the first major advance to identify the disease that now bears his name . Although the description of Crohn 's disease is by far his most famous accomplishment , Crohn had a long career both as a clinician , and as a researcher who contributed to modern understanding of many gastrointestinal conditions . </P>
<P> Burrill Bernard Crohn ( June 13 , 1884 -- July 29 , 1983 ) was an American gastroenterologist and made the first major advance to identify the disease that now bears his name . Although the description of Crohn 's disease is by far his most famous accomplishment , Crohn had a long career both as a clinician , and as a researcher who contributed to modern understanding of many gastrointestinal conditions . </P>
where did the name crohn 's disease come from
where did the name crohn 's disease come from
Burrill Bernard Crohn
Burrill Bernard Crohn