Asher Winkelstein

Asher Winkelstein (October 15, 1893 – May 30, 1972) was an American gastroenterologist who first described gastroesophageal reflux disease in 1935.[1] He was a native of Syracuse, New York.[2] He founded the gastroenterology clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Arcangelo, Virginia Poole; Peterson, Andrew M. (2006). Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 372. ISBN 9780781757843.
  2. ↑ "Asher Winkelstein, M.D. 1893-1972". Gastroenterology. 64 (3): 502. 1973.
  3. ↑ "Dr. Asher Winkelstein". New York Daily News. June 1, 1972. p. 118.
  4. ↑ "Dr. Asher Winkelstein, 78, Gastroenterologist, Is Dead". New York Times. May 31, 1972.
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