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Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., MD, General Surgery, Cleveland, OH

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General Surgery Cleveland, OH

Physician

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Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 1968 - 1968
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 1962 - 1966
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationInternship, Transitional Year, 1961 - 1962
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1961

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1961 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1981 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Present and Future Council Perspectives A Clinician’s Guide for Trending Cardiovascular Nutrition Controversies: Part II  
    Neil F Gordon, Pamela B Morris, Neal D Barnard, Travis Batts, Andrew M Freeman, Michael Miller, Dean Ornish, Caldwell B Esselstyn, Karen Aspry, Kim A Williams, Robert ..., ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

  • Is Dementia Related to Heart Disease?
    Is Dementia Related to Heart Disease?May 2nd, 2023
  • The Evidence of Reversal of Coronary Disease
    The Evidence of Reversal of Coronary DiseaseApril 2nd, 2023
  • The Top Six Green Leafy Vegetables for Heart Health
    The Top Six Green Leafy Vegetables for Heart HealthMarch 2nd, 2023
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