<Tr> <Th> Fields </Th> <Td> Gastroenterology </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Institutions </Th> <Td> Mount Sinai Hospital, New York </Td> </Tr> <P> Burrill Bernard Crohn (June 13, 1884--July 29, 1983) was an American gastroenterologist and made the first major advance to identify the disease that now bears his name . Although the description of Crohn's disease is by far his most famous accomplishment, Crohn had a long career both as a clinician, and as a researcher who contributed to modern understanding of many gastrointestinal conditions . </P> <P> Crohn received his bachelor's degree from City College of New York in 1902 . He received a medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1907 . Crohn first became an intern at Mount Sinai Hospital in 1907 . He was promoted to head of gastroenterology in 1920, the same year he joined the staff of Columbia University . </P>

Where did the name crohn's disease come from