August Eduard Martin

August Eduard Martin (14 July 1847, Jena – 26 November 1933, Berlin) was a German obstetrician and gynecologist.

He studied medicine at the universities of Jena and Berlin, receiving his doctorate at the latter institution in 1870.

From 1899 to 1907, he served as a full professor at the University of Greifswald, where he was also appointed head of the Frauenklinik.

[1][2] He is credited with developing a variety of gynecological and obstetrical surgical procedures, being especially recognized for his work involving vaginal operations.

[2] With Max Saenger, he founded the publication "Monatsschrift für Geburtshilfe und Gynäkologie" in 1894.