15 Shocking Facts
You Should Must
Know About Dr Victor Chang
15. Birth Name :-
Chang Yang Him
Also Known as :-
Dr. Victor Peter Chang
14. Birth Date :-
19 November 1936
Birth Place :-
Shanghai, Republic of China
13. Died On :-
4 July 1991
Death Place:-
Sydney, Australia
12. Nationality :-
Australian
Education :-
University of Sydney
11. Known for :-
Pioneer of Heart Transplantation
Also Known for :-
Medical Career
10. Profession :-
Heart Surgeon
9. Sub-Specialties :-
Cardiothoracic Surgery
&
Heart Surgery
8. Research :-
Development of an artificial heart vavle with the formation of Pacific Biomedical Enterprises Singapore
7. Awards:-
Companion of the Order of Australia
6. Recognized as :-
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
5. Achievements :-
Numerous Successful Heart Transplant Procedures between 1984 to 1990
4. Awards :-
Scholarly Achievements and Humanitarian Endeavors
3. Family :-
Chang was 12 years old, his mother died from breast cancer, which ignited his interest in medicine.
2. Celebration :-
On
His 87th Birthday, November of Same this Year , Google Doodle with a Portrait of Victor Chang Appeared across Various Region
1. Last Day of the Life:-
On July 4, 1991, Chang was shot and killed by two would-be extortionists who were attempting to kidnap him.