Asher Winkelstein
American gastroenterologist
About Asher Winkelstein
Lived 1893 – 1972 (aged 78). Asher Winkelstein was an American gastroenterologist.
Asher Winkelstein (October 15, 1893 – May 30, 1972) was an American gastroenterologist who first described gastroesophageal reflux disease in 1935. He was a native of Syracuse, New York. He founded the gastroenterology clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.
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Who was Asher Winkelstein?
American gastroenterologist (1893-1972)
When was Asher Winkelstein born?
Asher Winkelstein was born on 15 October 1893 in Syracuse.
When did Asher Winkelstein die?
Asher Winkelstein died on 30 May 1972.
What was Asher Winkelstein's occupation?
Asher Winkelstein was a gastroenterologist.
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Asher Winkelstein was American.
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