George D. LeMaitre
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Not to be confused with Georges Lemaître.
George DeCesare LeMaitre (December 6, 1933 – July 19, 2018)[1] was a Massachusetts-based vascular surgeon, author, and inventor. Of LeMaitre's five published books, his 1979 book, How to Choose a Good Doctor, received wide attention,[2][3] and his inventions in the field of vascular surgery led to the development of a multinational company, LeMaitre Vascular.[4]
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George LeMaitre | |
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Born | (1933-12-06)6 December 1933 |
Died | (2018-07-19)19 July 2018 (Age 84) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Boston College (B.A.) Tufts University School of Medicine (M.D.) |
Known for | How to Choose a Good Doctor Valvulotome improvements |
Spouse | Cornelia Weldon LeMaitre |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine |
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