George D. LeMaitre

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.

George LeMaitre
Born(1933-12-06)6 December 1933
Died(2018-07-19)19 July 2018 (Age 84)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBoston College (B.A.)
Tufts University School of Medicine (M.D.)
Known forHow to Choose a Good Doctor
Valvulotome improvements
SpouseCornelia Weldon LeMaitre
Scientific career
FieldsMedicine
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