Theodore K. Lawless, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetTheodore K. Lawless
American dermatologist
Date of Birth: 06-Dec-1892
Place of Birth: Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States
Date of Death: 01-May-1971
Profession: dermatologist
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Theodore K. Lawless
- Theodore Kenneth (T.K.) Lawless (December 6, 1892 – May 1, 1971) was an African-American dermatologist, medical researcher, and philanthropist.
- He was a skin specialist, and is known for work related to leprosy and syphilis.Lawless was also involved in various charitable causes, including Jewish causes.
- Related to the latter, he created the Lawless Department of Dermatology in Beilinson Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- He received his M.D.
- degree from Northwestern University Medical School, and was a self-made millionaire.
- In 1954, he won the NAACP Spingarn Medal, presented annually to a Black American of distinguished achievement.
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