Alexander Andreevich Kisel: contribution to the development of Russian pediatrics

Abstract

In a brief outline of the activities of the outstanding domestic pediatrician A.A. Kisel, his unique contribution to medical education and the development of pediatrics is described. His connection with contemporary scientists is determined, the significance of scientific research publications is analyzed. There are discussed views of A.A. Kisel on general issues of pathology and therapy, his unique contribution to pediatric phthisiology and rheumatology.