| Curtis Lester Mendelson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 9, 1913 New York City, New York. |
| Died | October 13, 2002 (aged 89) West Palm Beach, FL. |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Mendelson's syndrome |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | obstetrics, anaesthetist |
Curtis Lester Mendelson, born September 4, 1913 in New York and died October 13, 2002, is an obstetrician and American cardiologist. Mendelson's syndrome was named after him in 1946.