Sir Jonathan Hutchinson (1828–1913) was a consultant surgeon and Professor of Surgery at The London Hospital. Educated at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, he became President of the Royal College of Surgeons (1889-90).
He was the first identified the case of sarcoidosis at King’s College Hospital, London. Hutchison was remarkable clinical and surgeon who made outstanding contribution to skin disease and to the manifestations of syphilis but particularly to neurology.
In a little known paper, Hutchinson in 1866 gave a series of accounts of the clinical manifestations, treatment and pathological findings of these patients with spinal injuries.
Because of his wide range of interest covering most medical and surgical specialities, Hutchinson became one of the most renowned consultants of his time. He was knighted 5 years before his death.
Sir Jonathan Hutchinson
