Alan L. Hart (born Alberta Lucille Hart, also known as Robert Allen Bamford Jr., October 4, 1890 – July 1, 1962) was an American physician, radiologist, tuberculosis researcher, writer, and novelist.
Hart pioneered the use of x-ray photography in tuberculosis detection and helped implement TB screening programs that saved thousands of lives.
As a fiction author, Hart published over 9 short stories and 4 novels, which incorporated drama, romance, and medical themes.
Circa 1917, Hart was one of the first trans men to undergo hysterectomy in the United States.
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