A hospital specialising in intestinal disorders. Founded by Frederick Salmon to treat patients with anorectal disorders (anus and rectum) - always good to learn a new word. It was one of the first specialist hospitals. Now part of the NHS.
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St Mark's Hospital
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St Mark's Hospital
Site of St Mark's Hospital, founded by Frederick Salmon, 1835. City of London
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