Theodore K. Lawless
Theodore K. Lawless | |
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| Born | Theodore Kenneth Lawless December 6, 1892 |
| Died | May 1, 1971 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | African-American |
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| Occupation | Dermatologist |
| Years active | 1924–1971 |
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| Field | Dermatology |
| Sub-specialties | skin specialist; leprosy and syphilis |
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Theodore Kenneth (T.K.) Lawless (December 6, 1892 – May 1, 1971) was an American dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropist. He was a skin specialist, and is known for work related to leprosy and syphilis.
Lawless was also involved in various charitable causes, including Jewish causes. Related to the latter, he created the Lawless Department of Dermatology in Beilinson Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel. He received his M.D. degree from Northwestern University Medical School, and was a self-made millionaire. In 1954, he won the NAACP Spingarn Medal, presented annually to an African American of distinguished achievement.