Most medical knowledge of the Romans derived from Greek
medicine. Doctors in ancient Rome were not nearly as highly regarded as the doctors in
Greece as the profession itself was considered a low social position and left primarily
to non-citizens. Most famous doctors in Rome were Greek, including Galen (161 AD) who
was employed by a Roman legion, and was famous for his groundbreaking
surgery.
The Romans developed surgical instruments
manufactured from bronze, iron and silver, including scalpels, lancets, curettes and
tweezers. The primary contribution of Rome to the practice of
medicine was in matters of public health. Rome had a
modern and sanitary water supply. Public baths were provided, and there was even
domestic sanitation and adequate disposal of sewage.
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