Medically Reviewed by Dr. Aj Thomas MS, MBA & Updated on May 15, 2016
Hippocrates Refusing the Gifts of Artaxerxes
Who was Hippocrates?
Hippocrates of Kos or commonly known as simply Hippocrates was a Greek physician who lived from 460 BC till 370 BC. He is often considered as the father of western medicine. He is also credited for coining the Hippocratic Oath which was historically taken by medical doctors.
Some selected quotes from Hippocrates:
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