David Chadwick (physician)
David L. Chadwick (September 12, 1926 – January 19, 2020) was an American clinical and research pediatrician, author, founder of the Chadwick Center for Children and Autism Discovery Institute in San Diego, and director emeritus at Rady Children's Hospital. He became an international pioneer in identifying, treating and preventing child abuse and a recognized expert in the field who started a movement.
David L. Chadwick | |
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| Born | David Lee Chadwick September 12, 1926 |
| Died | January 19, 2020 (aged 93) La Mesa, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | U.S. |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley University of California, San Francisco |
| Known for | Pioneer in child-abuse cases |
| Children | Kate Morgan Chadwick Ted Chadwick |
| Medical career | |
| Field | Pediatrics |
| Institutions | Children's Hospital Los Angeles Rady Children's Hospital |
| Sub-specialties | Clinical research |
| Research | Pediatrics/child abuse |
| Awards | Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation scholarship American Medical Association Scientific Achievement Award C. Anderson Aldrich Award American Professional Society's Lifetime Achievement Award Distinguished Scholar Award Distinguished Alumnus Award |
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