Caldwell Esselstyn

American physician, author and rower
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Caldwell Esselstyn

Summary

Caldwell Esselstyn is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1933[3]. He worked as a nutritionist[4], rower[5], dietitian[6], and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (544 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Caldwell Esselstyn's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn was born on December 12, 1933[3].
  • A child of Caldwell Esselstyn was Rip Esselstyn[9].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's professions included nutritionist[4].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's professions included rower[5].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn worked as a dietitian[6].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn worked as a surgeon[7].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's field of work was cardiology[11].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's field of work was whole foods[12].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn was educated at Yale University[13].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's education included a stint at Deerfield Academy[14].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's education included a stint at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Caldwell Esselstyn is Forks over Knives[16].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn is recorded as male[17].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's sport is recorded as rowing[19].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's family name is recorded as Esselstyn[20].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's given name is recorded as Caldwell[21].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's official website is recorded as http://www.dresselstyn.com[22].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's participant in is recorded as rowing at the 1956 Summer Olympics – men's eight[23].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's participant in is recorded as 1956 Summer Olympics[24].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's country for sport is recorded as United States[26].
  • Caldwell Esselstyn's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Caldwell Blakeman Esselstyn Jr.'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Caldwell Esselstyn… he was born on December 12, 1933[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; Deerfield Academy[14], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1797[34]; and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine[15], a medical school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1843[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include nutritionist[4], rower[5], dietitian[6], and surgeon[7]. Fields of work include cardiology[11], a medical specialty[38] and whole foods[12], a food[39].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Caldwell Esselstyn is Forks over Knives[16].

Personal Life

A child of Caldwell Esselstyn was Rip Esselstyn[9].

Why It Matters

Caldwell Esselstyn ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (544 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Caldwell Esselstyn born?

Born in New York City[2], Caldwell Esselstyn…

What did Caldwell Esselstyn do for work?

Caldwell Esselstyn worked as nutritionist[4], rower[5], dietitian[6], and surgeon[7].

Where did Caldwell Esselstyn go to school?

Caldwell Esselstyn was educated at Yale University[13], Deerfield Academy[14], and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . World Rowing athlete database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . World Rowing athlete database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . World Rowing athlete database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . World Rowing athlete database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Oldest Living Olympians. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Oldest Living Olympians. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . World Rowing athlete database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website http://www.dresselstyn.com
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sex or gender male
    Given name Caldwell
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