George D. LeMaitre
George LeMaitre | |
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| Born | 6 December 1933 |
| Died | 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 |
George DeCesare LeMaitre (December 6, 1933 – July 19, 2018) 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, and his inventions in the field of vascular surgery led to the development of a multinational company, LeMaitre Vascular.