Hippocrates.

Hippocrates, a Greek physician known as the "father of medicine," is credited with separating medicine from magic and superstition, establishing scientific observation as a key practice, and setting high ethical standards for medical practitioners. He was born in 460 BCE in Cos, Greece, and died in 370 BCE in Larissa, Thessaly. Hippocrates is associated with the Hippocratic Oath, which emphasizes the importance of respecting scientific knowledge, avoiding overtreatment, and recognizing the art of medicine. While the authorship of the Corpus Hippocraticum, a collection of medical writings, is debated, it is historically significant for establishing medicine as a distinct field and promoting observation-based practices. Hippocratic medicine recognized disease as a natural process and emphasized the importance of diet and holistic healing. Although some of Hippocrates' theories have been debunked, his influence on Western culture and the foundations of modern medicine is undeniable. [Extracted from the article]