Jacob Hermann Knapp

Biography

Jacob Hermann Knapp was a German-born ophthalmologist who brought rigorous scientific training to New York, helping to elevate the study of diseases of the eye and ear and becoming one of his field's leading practitioners.

He shared his expertise through teaching, medical journals, and clinics, always emphasizing patient care, and is remembered at Woodlawn for helping countless patients see more clearly and for nurturing the next generation of physicians.