John Light Atlee (November 2, 1799 – October 1, 1885) was an American physician and surgeon. He was one of the organizers of the American Medical Association, also serving as its president.
Background
Atlee was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the son of Colonel William Pitt Atlee. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1820, after which he opened an office in Lancaster and his skill as a surgeon soon brought him into prominence.