Thomas E. Starzi
Thomas E. Starzl (March 11, 1926 – March 4, 2017) was an American physician, researcher, and expert in the field of organ transplantation. He performed the first human liver transplants, and has often been referred to as "the father of modern transplantation."
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Starzl was born on March 11, 1926, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Roman Francis Starzl and Anna Laura Fitzgerald who were of German and Irish descent, respectively. He attended Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Minnesota. He then attended the University of Chicago, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
Career[edit | edit source]
In 1963, Starzl performed the first human liver transplant at the University of Colorado.
Death[edit | edit source]
Starzl died on March 4, 2017, at the age of 90.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Starzl's work on organ transplantation has had a profound impact on the field of medicine.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Thomas E. Starzl, M.D., Ph.D. (official website)
| Thomas E. Starzi Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
