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James E. Cimino

1928 – 2010

Physician

Physician Nephrologist
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About James E. Cimino

Lived 1928 – 2010 (aged 81–82). James E. Cimino was an American physician and nephrologist, known for Cimino fistula and Palliative care.

James E. Cimino (1928-11 February 2010 ) was a physician who specialized in palliative care. He is best known for his invention of the Cimino fistula and for his work as an administrator at Calvary Hospital into the Palliative Care Center it is today.

Dr. Cimino went to New York University School of Medicine and did his internal medicine residency at the University of Buffalo followed by a fellowship in physiology. He then moved back to the Bronx to work at the Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center where he started a program on dialysis. He developed techniques for employing arteriovenous fistula in patients with chronic kidney failure, which led to a presentation in 1966 at the convention of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs. His presentation at first was met with indifference, but eventually was established as an important contribution to the field.

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Important facts

Born
1928, The Bronx
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Cimino fistula, Palliative care
Education
Grossman School of Medicine, Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital, Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York University School of Medicine
Also known as
James Cimino, James E Cimino, J. E. Cimino, J E Cimino, J. Cimino, J Cimino
moreCimino, Cimino J, Cimino J., Cimino J. E., Cimino JE

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James E. Cimino?

physician

When was James E. Cimino born?

James E. Cimino was born in 1928 in The Bronx.

When did James E. Cimino die?

James E. Cimino died on 11 February 2010.

What was James E. Cimino's occupation?

James E. Cimino was a physician and nephrologist.

What was James E. Cimino known for?

James E. Cimino was known for Cimino fistula and Palliative care.

What nationality was James E. Cimino?

James E. Cimino was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James E. Cimino

· Wikidata: Q6131342

· DBpedia: James Cimino

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