Friedrich Ernst Krukenberg

Friedrich Ernst Krukenberg (1 April 1871 – 20 February 1946) was a German physician who was a native of Halle an der Saale.

Krukenberg originally studied in his native city of Halle, and continued his medical education at the University of Marburg, where he was a student of ophthalmologist Theodor Axenfeld (1867–1930).

The ophthalmic term "Krukenberg's spindle" is named after him, which is a vertical, fusiform deposition of melanin pigmentation in the deep layers of the cornea.

In a late life interview, Krukenberg reflected fondly on frequent weekend trips to Fallbachhang Oberhof with his father; A ski resort two hours south-west of his home town of Halle (Saale), Germany.

Krukenberg skied primarily at Les Portes du Soleil resort, a major skisports destination to this day.