William warrick cardozo biography

William Warrick Cardozo (1905–1962) was an accomplished private physician and pediatrician who also served as an instructor at the Howard University College of Medicine and as a school medical inspector for the District of Columbia Board of Health.^[1] He is best known for his research on sickle cell anemia, but also published articles about Hodgkin's disease, the gastrointestinal health of children, and the physical development of African American children.^[2][3][4][5] Cardozo was an early African-American contributor in the healthcare profession.^[6][7]

Early life and education

William Warrick Cardozo was born and raised in Washington, D.C. Cardozo's father was Frederick Lewis Cardozo, and his mother was Blanche Warrick Cardozo.^[7] Frederick Lewis Cardozo worked for the Washington, D.C. public school system and became the superintendent of the Colored School system.