John Floyd Holt (January 20, 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – July 22, 1996) [1] was a pioneer in the field of pediatric radiology. [2] He was considered a "radiologic authority on neurofibromatosis, or Recklinghausen disease." [3]
In 1938, Holt completed the six-year B.S. and medical degree program at the University of Pittsburgh and the next year, went to the University of Michigan for his residency. [2]
Holt was the first director of pediatric radiology at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. [2]
Radiology for Medical Students "one of the seminal textbooks of the field". [2] It was first published in 1947. The fourth edition was published in 1965. [3]
Holt died in his sleep, at his home in Ann Arbor. [3]
John Floyd Holt (January 20, 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – July 22, 1996) [1] was a pioneer in the field of pediatric radiology. [2] He was considered a "radiologic authority on neurofibromatosis, or Recklinghausen disease." [3]
In 1938, Holt completed the six-year B.S. and medical degree program at the University of Pittsburgh and the next year, went to the University of Michigan for his residency. [2]
Holt was the first director of pediatric radiology at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. [2]
Radiology for Medical Students "one of the seminal textbooks of the field". [2] It was first published in 1947. The fourth edition was published in 1965. [3]
Holt died in his sleep, at his home in Ann Arbor. [3]