About Berish Strauch
Lived 1933 – 2023 (aged 89–90). Berish Strauch was a physician.
Berish Strauch (September 19, 1933 – December 24, 2023) was an American plastic surgeon. He pioneered and developed the first toe-to-thumb transplant and the first inflatable prosthetic penis.
Early life and education Born in the Bronx, New York City, he was the son of Herman Strauch, a suit cutter in Manhattan's garment district, and Anna (Weiss) Strauch, a milliner.
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Who was Berish Strauch?
member or fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine
When was Berish Strauch born?
Berish Strauch was born in 1933.
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Berish Strauch died on 24 December 2023.
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Berish Strauch was a physician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Berish Strauch. https://biography.guide/berish-strauch/
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