What was a medical practitioner of the Middle Ages called?

Correct answer: Barber surgeon

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Snance
Snance
Sounds like one stop shopping! Get a nice haircut, and have an appendage removed. Bet they had great magazines in the waiting room...
Mars V
Mars V
Theodoric of York, medieval barber.
CoolE
CoolE
Because he was both a barber and a surgeon.
RushMama2112
RushMama2112
J, exactly! It represents the bloody bandages. Kinda gross, really ;)
J
J
That’s why a traditional Barbers pole outside the shop was Red and White
Player #97184361
Player #97184361
Snance, You are very funny. I’m reading your remarks with tears in my eyes. ( being male). ! ! !
Ken
Ken
and antibiotics