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A. L. Mestel, 95, American pediatric surgeon and visual artist.
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|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 a pioneer in pediatric surgery. Mestel was especially well known for the groundbreaking first successful separation of Ischiopagus Tripus conjoined twins.
Early life
Mestel was born on September 17, 1926. From 1944 to 1946, Mestel served in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he graduated from New York University in 1947. He then attended SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he was elected to the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha and graduated in 1952. He went on to complete his internship and residency in General Surgery at Beth El Hospital (1952–1957) and a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery in the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada (1957–1958). In addition, he obtained a Master's in Surgery at New York Medical College in 1958.
Career
Mestel 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. Mestel was especially well known for the groundbreaking first successful separation of Ischiopagus Tripus conjoined twins.
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. In addition to his work in the United States, Mestel worked with 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 of the College of Medicine of SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Personal life
Mestel served as chairman of the Alumni Association and chairman of the Board of Trustees Alumnae at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He was also active in the Jewish community and served as chairman of the board and president of Flatbush Park Jewish Center in Brooklyn.
Mestel was a sculptor and stained glass artist. His art won numerous awards and was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Staten Island Cultural Center, and Lever House.
After retiring from practice, he lived with his wife, Beverly, in Mill Basin, Brooklyn. Mestel died on June 6, 2022, at the age of 95.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 9 questions
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1.In which year was A. L. Mestel born?
- A.1926correct
- B.1917
- C.1920
- D.1914
A. L. Mestel was born in 1926.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "n. Mestel died on June 6, 2022, at the age of 95. == See also == List of Jewish American biologists and physicians == References == Archive record: year of death 202
2.Where did A. L. Mestel study?
- A.New York Universitycorrect
- B.University of Cambridge
- C.Harvard University
- D.University of Oxford
A. L. Mestel is recorded as having studied at New York University.
Source: wikipedia-text article text: where they studied · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._L._Mestel · retrieved 2026-11-10
3.Which award did A. L. Mestel receive?
- A.Clarence and Mary Dennis Awardcorrect
- B.Nobel Peace Prize
- C.Pulitzer Prize
- D.Nobel Prize in Literature
A. L. Mestel is recorded as a recipient of the Clarence and Mary Dennis Award.
Source: wikipedia-text article text: an award received · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._L._Mestel · retrieved 2026-11-10
4.In which year did A. L. Mestel die?
- A.2013
- B.2009
- C.2022correct
- D.2015
A. L. Mestel died in 2022.
Source: Profile: year of death: "ediatric surgeon and visual artist. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 6 June 2022."
5.How old was A. L. Mestel when they died?
- A.90
- B.84
- C.87
- D.95correct
A. L. Mestel was 95 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "n pediatric surgeon and visual artist. Archive record: year of death 2022. Archive record: age at death 95. Archive record: occupation pediatric surgeon and visual ar
6.In which month did A. L. Mestel die?
- A.July
- B.September
- C.Junecorrect
- D.August
A. L. Mestel died in June.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "ion pediatric surgeon and visual artist. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 6 June 2022."
7.On which day of the month did A. L. Mestel die?
- A.6correct
- B.7
- C.5
- D.8
A. L. Mestel died on day 6 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "ation pediatric surgeon and visual artist. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 6 June 2022."
8.In which field was A. L. Mestel known?
- A.architect
- B.novelist
- C.pediatric surgeon and visual artistcorrect
- D.chemist
The biography describes A. L. Mestel as a pediatric surgeon and visual artist.
Source: Profile: occupation: "l artist. Archive record: year of death 2022. Archive record: age at death 95. Archive record: occupation pediatric surgeon and visual artist. Archive record: nationali
9.What nationality was A. L. Mestel?
- A.Argentine
- B.Americancorrect
- C.Austrian
- D.Australian
A. L. Mestel is recorded as American.
Source: Profile: nationality: "age at death 95. Archive record: occupation pediatric surgeon and visual artist. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 6 June 2022."
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