A. L. Mestel

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Mestel in 2007

Ascher Lawrence Mestel (September 17, 1926 – June 6, 2022) was an American

pediatric surgeon and artist who was based in Brooklyn, New York. He was one of the pioneers in the field of pediatric surgery and was widely published.[1] Mestel was especially well known for the groundbreaking first successful separation of Ischiopagus Tripus conjoined twins.[2][3]

Biography

From 1944 to 1946, Mestel served in the

Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada (1957–1958). In addition, he obtained a Masters in Surgery at New York Medical College
in 1958.

Mestel served as President of the Alumni, Medical Staff, and Medical Board at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, and served on its Board of Trustees. He also served as Chairman of the Alumni association and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Alumnae at

Project HOPE (USA) in Jamaica
.

In 1997, Mestel was awarded the Clarence and Mary Dennis Award for outstanding contributions and significant commitments to the SUNY Downstate Medical Center and to the Brooklyn community. In 1998, he was awarded the Alumni Service Award for providing exceptional service and leadership to the Alumni Association-College of Medicine of SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Flatbush Park Jewish Center

Mestel was also an accomplished sculptor and

Mill Basin, Brooklyn. Mestel died on June 6, 2022, at the age of 95.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ PubMed Mestel AL
  2. PMID 4923364
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  3. ^ "Siamese Twin Girls Are Separated Here". The New York Times. 15 November 1968. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
  4. ^ "Dr. Ascher Lawrence Mestel". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
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