Welcome

     I have been collecting medical antiques for over 40 years and I invite you to see some of the finest instruments and art ever produced. Medical, apothecary, dental and quack antiques from my collection and from around the world are individually pictured with a detailed description in the main web site in The Antique Gallery at the right. Also at the bottom of the page is a panoramic view of my collection. To visit the site, just click under the image or go to The Museum Room where you will enter a 4 page site for a better view of my instruments (and enlarge to full screen and go in any direction).

      You may also communicate with other collectors and those interested in the history of medicine in the Forum page where you may ask questions and learn from others. Here you may offer your instruments for sale or look for that illusive rare antique (at no charge and without cost to seller or buyer).                                                                              

     I would be happy to provide information on the nature or value of your instruments and of course please contact me if you have anything to sell since I am always anxious to add to my collection (see wish list).

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    Most of the antiques and works of art in this site may be seen in my book Medicine: Perspectives in History and Art http:/MedicalHistoryandArt.com.                                            

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     I feel that understanding the past is important for those who practice medicine today, so the I give lectures on the history of medicine to medical students, faculty, and to various medical organizations -- what all physicians should know about the history of their profession, and useful lessons from past great physicians, each in one hour sessions. http://medicalhistoryandart.com/lectures.php      

    (And finally, enjoy viewing the antiques on this site but please note that they are not for sale unless they are listed for sale on the Forum page).

                                              Robert E. Greenspan, MD, FACP

                                              1-888-Hx of Med