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Arthur DeBoer

1917 – 2007

American cardiologist

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Lived 1917 – 2007 (aged 90). Arthur DeBoer was a cardiologist.

Arthur DeBoer (July 2, 1917-July 31, 2007) was an American cardiologist specializing in cardiac surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. DeBoer was one of the pioneer cardiac surgeons in Chicago and was on staff at Wesley Memorial Hospital (later called Northwestern University Hospital). DeBoer was the hospital's first chief of cardiothoracic surgery, and performed the first open heart operation at Wesley Memorial Hospital in 1958. He served as Chair of Northwestern's Department of Cardiovascular Surgery until 1975. He was also a pioneer in research on congenital heart defects.

He was born to John and Lucy DeBoer in Gallatin County, Montana, and was a graduate of Montana Normal School (now University of Montana Western) earning his B.E. Degree in 1938. He earned a B.S. Degree from University of Montana while teaching school. He graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1946 and after serving his internship at Wesley Hospital he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in Asia.

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University of Montana, Feinberg School of Medicine
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Northeastern University

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Who was Arthur DeBoer?

American cardiologist (1917-2007)

When was Arthur DeBoer born?

Arthur DeBoer was born on 2 July 1917.

When did Arthur DeBoer die?

Arthur DeBoer died on 31 July 2007.

What was Arthur DeBoer's occupation?

Arthur DeBoer was a cardiologist.

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· Wikipedia: Arthur DeBoer

· Wikidata: Q4798431

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