Guy's Hospital
Guy's Hospital is a large teaching hospital in London, England. It is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and is closely associated with King's College London and King's Health Partners. The hospital is located in the London Borough of Southwark and is situated near London Bridge.
History[edit | edit source]
Guy's Hospital was founded in 1721 by the philanthropist Thomas Guy, who was a governor and benefactor of St Thomas' Hospital. The hospital was originally established to treat "incurables" discharged from St Thomas' Hospital. Over the years, it has grown significantly and now provides a wide range of medical services.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The hospital has several specialized departments, including:
The hospital also houses the Guy's Cancer Centre, which is a leading facility for cancer treatment and research.
Education and Research[edit | edit source]
Guy's Hospital is a major center for medical education and research. It is one of the primary teaching hospitals for King's College London GKT School of Medical Education. The hospital is also part of the King's Health Partners, an academic health science center that integrates clinical services, teaching, and research.
Notable Alumni and Staff[edit | edit source]
Many notable medical professionals have been associated with Guy's Hospital, including:
- Thomas Addison, known for Addison's disease
- Richard Bright, known for Bright's disease
- Thomas Hodgkin, known for Hodgkin's lymphoma
Transport Links[edit | edit source]
Guy's Hospital is well-served by public transport. The nearest London Underground station is London Bridge station, which is also served by National Rail services.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- St Thomas' Hospital
- King's College Hospital
- Royal London Hospital
- University College Hospital
- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
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External Links[edit | edit source]
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