Hossein Khan Motamed
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Hossein Motamed, M.D. (1893–1955) was an Iranian surgeon
and founder of Motamed Hospital
in Tehran
, Iran
. Decorated with first (1925) and Second place (1917) Scientific Medal of Iran.
Hossein Motamed was born February 26, 1893, in Tehran Iran. He was the son of Abdol Karim Motamed (Motamed ol Hokama) and Kokab GolSorkhi. He graduated from the Medical School of Tehran, Tehran University in 1915 later to be known as Tehran University of Medical Sciences
, and also studied and completed his Residency (medicine)
abroad in Paris
Université de Paris and Paris hospitals in France
. He married Azizol Molouk Maham in 1922. His children: Fereydoun Motamed
, Fahimeh Motamed Thomas, M.D., and Manuchehr Motamed, M.D.
Hossein Khan Motamed began his career as an assistance surgeon
in City Hospital of Tehran, 1915-17. In a short time he became the chief of surgery section 1919-1920. He then became the chief of surgical section in Sepah Hospital 1920-1922 and later chief of surgical section of Military Pahlavi Hospital with a rank of Colonel 1922-1936.
Dr. Motamed founded his own hospital, Motamed Hospital, and became the director and chief surgeon of his hospital in the years 1936-1940. He held surgical procedures classes in Motamed hospital, prior to which no educational hospital existed in Iran. He taught subjects such as pathology
, histology
, and embryology
. His hospital had five free beds for the poor. He also became the director of surgical clinic of Razi city hospital in Tehran 1940-1944.
Motamed was a professor and Adviser of Faculty at Medical University of Tehran
of surgical theory and author of text in operative surgery
1939, and study in Hernia
1943. He was also Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
(AKA Shah), king of Iran's personal physician
.
Dr. Motamed immigrated to United States
in 1944 toward the end of World War II
and became a US citizen in 1954. He was a resident of Garden City
, New York
where he also held a practice.
Surgeon
In medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage...
and founder of Motamed Hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. Decorated with first (1925) and Second place (1917) Scientific Medal of Iran.
Hossein Motamed was born February 26, 1893, in Tehran Iran. He was the son of Abdol Karim Motamed (Motamed ol Hokama) and Kokab GolSorkhi. He graduated from the Medical School of Tehran, Tehran University in 1915 later to be known as Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- General and History :Tehran University of Medical Sciences is the largest and "most distinguished", and most highly ranked medical school of Iran. In September 2008, the health minister of Iran - General and History :Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is the largest and "most...
, and also studied and completed his Residency (medicine)
Residency (medicine)
Residency is a stage of graduate medical training. A resident physician or resident is a person who has received a medical degree , Podiatric degree , Dental Degree and who practices...
abroad in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
Université de Paris and Paris hospitals in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. He married Azizol Molouk Maham in 1922. His children: Fereydoun Motamed
Fereydoun Motamed
Amir Ferydoon Motamed , 1917–1993, was an internationally-known professor and linguist, winner of the Louis de Broglie award, from the French Academy, and recipient of literary award "Le Grand Prix Littéraire d'Iran" from Writer's Association of French Language.Fereydoon was son of famous Iranian...
, Fahimeh Motamed Thomas, M.D., and Manuchehr Motamed, M.D.
Hossein Khan Motamed began his career as an assistance surgeon
Surgeon
In medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage...
in City Hospital of Tehran, 1915-17. In a short time he became the chief of surgery section 1919-1920. He then became the chief of surgical section in Sepah Hospital 1920-1922 and later chief of surgical section of Military Pahlavi Hospital with a rank of Colonel 1922-1936.
Dr. Motamed founded his own hospital, Motamed Hospital, and became the director and chief surgeon of his hospital in the years 1936-1940. He held surgical procedures classes in Motamed hospital, prior to which no educational hospital existed in Iran. He taught subjects such as pathology
Pathology
Pathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
, histology
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
, and embryology
Embryology
Embryology is a science which is about the development of an embryo from the fertilization of the ovum to the fetus stage...
. His hospital had five free beds for the poor. He also became the director of surgical clinic of Razi city hospital in Tehran 1940-1944.
Motamed was a professor and Adviser of Faculty at Medical University of Tehran
University of Tehran
The University of Tehran , also known as Tehran University and UT, is Iran's oldest university. Located in Tehran, the university is among the most prestigious in the country, and is consistently selected as the first choice of many applicants in the annual nationwide entrance exam for top Iranian...
of surgical theory and author of text in operative surgery
Surgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
1939, and study in Hernia
Hernia
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes into the mediastinum through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm....
1943. He was also Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, Shah of Persia , ruled Iran from 16 September 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian Revolution on 11 February 1979...
(AKA Shah), king of Iran's personal physician
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
.
Dr. Motamed immigrated to United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1944 toward the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and became a US citizen in 1954. He was a resident of Garden City
Garden City, New York
Garden City is a village in the town of Hempstead in central Nassau County, New York, in the United States. It was founded by multi-millionaire Alexander Turney Stewart in 1869, and is located on Long Island, to the east of New York City, from mid-town Manhattan, and just south of the town of...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
where he also held a practice.
Offices held
- Assistance surgeon, City Hospital of Tehran, Iran 1915-17.
- Chief of surgery section, City Hospital of Tehran, Iran 1919-1920.
- Chief of surgical section, Sepah Hospital, Tehran, Iran 1920-1922.
- Chief of surgical section, Military Pahlavi Hospital, Tehran, Iran 1922-1936.
- Founder of Motamed Hospital, Tehran, Iran 1936.
- Director and chief surgeon, Motamed Hospital, Tehran, Iran 1936-1940.
- Director of surgical clinic, Razi city hospital, Tehran, Iran 1940-1944.
- Medical Practice, Garden City, New York, 1944-1955.
Education
- 1915 Medical Doctorate (M.D.) Degree from Medical School of Tehran.
- 1917 Medical Residency Université de Paris