Johann Ritter von Oppolzer. 1850 lithograph by Eduard Kaiser.
Johann Ritter von Oppolzer (4 August 1808 – 16 April 1871) was an Austrian physician born in Nové Hrady, Bohemia. He was the father of the astronomer Theodor von Oppolzer (1841–1886).
Oppolzer was an advocate of holisticdiagnostics and therapy in his approach to medicine. He was also an important influence in the career of renowned otologistAdam Politzer.
Selected writings
Vorlesungen über spezielle Pathologie und Therapie, (Lectures on Special Pathology and Therapy); 2 volumes, 1866/1872.