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Allen Whipple

1881-09-02 – 1963-04-06

Life & Legacy

Allen Oldfather Whipple (September 2, 1881 – April 6, 1963) was an American surgeon who is known for the pancreatic cancer operation which bears his name (the Whipple procedure) as well as Whipple's triad.

Occupation & Career

physician, surgeon

Education

Princeton University; Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

Organizations & Memberships

Académie Nationale de Médecine

Education & Institutions

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons · Princeton University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q710735 — wikidata View source

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