Dr. Mutter's Marvels

This biography tells the captivating story of Dr. Mütter, a groundbreaking plastic surgeon who revolutionized American medicine during the mid-nineteenth century. Mütter pioneered the use of anesthesia, sterilization of surgical tools, and a compassionate approach to helping the severely deformed. His story is brought to life by award-winning writer Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz, who chronicles Mütter’s efforts to establish Philadelphia as a global mecca for medical innovation, despite resistance from rivals. Dr. Mütter's Marvels is a riveting tale of nineteenth-century medicine and the fascinating life of a medical innovator.