Georgios Papanikolaou

1883–1962 (age 79)

Physician

Biography

Georgios Papanikolaou, the physician whose pioneering work established the Pap smear, dedicated his career to women’s health and the development of cytological techniques that saved countless lives.

Through tireless research and teaching he inspired generations of doctors, and today his memory rests peacefully at Riverside Cemetery as a testament to his enduring legacy.

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