Thomas Fraser (physician)

Thomas Fraser (1872 - 1951) was a Scottish physician, who studied the effects of giving people extracts of fish pancreatic islets of Langerhans.

A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, he became a well-known medical doctor, teacher, and administrator in northern Scotland.^[1] During World War I, he served as lieutenant colonel, commanding the 89th (1st Highland) Ambulance, and was present at the Landing at Cape Helles.^[1] Later he served in France and London, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and Order of the British Empire.^[1] Between 1939 and 1942, he was president of the British Medical Association.^[2][3]