Harvey Cushing books in order
American neurosurgeon
- Lived
- 1869–1939
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Harvey Cushing published 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with The Pituitary Body and Its Disorders (1912).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Harvey Cushing
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The Pituitary Body and Its Disorders
Harvey Cushing's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Consecratio Medici (1926)
A Bio-bibliography of Andreas Vesalius (1943)
A Visit to Le Puy-en-Velay (1944)
Other books in order
The Pituitary Body and Its Disorders (1912)
William Osler, the Man (1920)
The Life of Sir William Osler (1925)
Papers Relating to the Pituitary Body, Hypothalamus and Parasympathetic Nervous System (1932)
About Harvey Cushing
Harvey Williams Cushing was an American neurosurgeon, pathologist, writer, and draftsman. Known as the "father of modern neurosurgery," he was the first exclusive neurosurgeon and the first person to describe Cushing's disease. He wrote a biography of physician William Osler in three volumes.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Harvey Cushing FAQ
- How many books has Harvey Cushing written?
- Harvey Cushing published 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Harvey Cushing's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Pituitary Body and Its Disorders.
- What is Harvey Cushing's last book?
- Consecratio Medici (1926).
- What is Harvey Cushing's most famous book?
- The Pituitary Body and Its Disorders (1912) is Harvey Cushing's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.