Petticoat Surgeon

Petticoat Surgeon by Bertha Van Hoosen is a remarkable memoir that chronicles the life and career of one of the pioneering women in American medicine. Dr. Van Hoosen’s autobiography provides an inspiring and intimate look at her journey to becoming a renowned surgeon during a time when the medical field was dominated by men.

Born in 1863, Bertha Van Hoosen overcame numerous societal and professiona...