C. Walton Lillehei

Surgeon, Physician

1918 – 1999

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Who was C. Walton Lillehei?

Clarence Walton "Walt" Lillehei, was an American surgeon who pioneered open-heart surgery, as well as numerous techniques, equipment and prostheses for cardiothoracic surgery.

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Born
Oct 23, 1918
Minneapolis
Also known as
  • Dr. C. Walton Lillehei
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Minnesota
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
Lived in
  • Minnesota
Died
Jul 5, 1999
Saint Paul

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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