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Caldwell Esselstyn
Caldwell Esselstyn

Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. is an American cardiac surgeon, born on December 12, 1933. He served as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and founded a renowned plant-based diet program aimed at treating heart disease. Dr. Esselstyn is known for his innovative methods in the field of heart disease treatment. more

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