An American ophthalmologist and humanitarian who discovered and invented a
new device and technique for cataract surgery known as laserphaco.
Accomplishments
Dr. Bath was the first woman ophthalmologist to be appointed to the
faculty of the University of California at Los Angeles School of
Medicine Jules Stein Eye Institute.
She first woman to lead a post-graduate training program in
ophthalmology
The first woman elected to the honorary staff of the UCLA Medical
Center.
Dr. Patricia Bath inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Dr. Bath was the first Black female physician to receive a medical
patent
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