Doctorul Antonio Caruso şi activitatea sa la Botoşani în primele decenii ale veacului al XIX-lea
The physician Antonio Caruso and his activity in Botoşani in the first decades of the 19th century

Summary/Abstract: Following our presentations about physicians who practiced in Moldavia two centuries ago, in this article we will talk about Antonio Caruso. Originating from the island of Corfu, he graduated the Faculty of Medicine from the University of Padova. In 1807, Caruso concluded a contract by which he was hired as a surgeon within the „imperial troops of Russia”. Testimonies about his activity as a military surgeon have been preserved, highlighting his good training and involvement in the treatment of wounded and sick soldiers and officers. Summoning health reasons, doctor Caruso left the Russian army, but he didn’t return to his country, but, instead, he established in Botoşani, where he continued his activity until his death (1840). He integrated into the elite of this city, treating patients from various social categories, starting a family and owning estates.

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