John Wallwork
Transplant surgeon
About John Wallwork
Born 1946. John Wallwork is a British cardiac surgeon and transplant surgeon.
John Wallwork CBE FRCS FMedSci (born July 1946), is a retired cardiothoracic surgeon and emeritus professor who performed Europe's first successful combined heart-lung transplant in 1984, and in 1986 performed the world's first heart-lung and liver transplant with Sir Roy Calne.
Early life and education John Wallwork attended Accrington Grammar School.
Career In 2014, Wallwork became Chairman of Royal Papworth Hospital. He was President of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) 1994–1995.
Wallwork was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2002.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Wallwork's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Wallwork's
Frequently asked questions
Who is John Wallwork?
transplant surgeon
When was John Wallwork born?
John Wallwork was born in 1946.
What is John Wallwork's occupation?
John Wallwork is a cardiac surgeon and transplant surgeon.
What nationality is John Wallwork?
John Wallwork is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wallwork (surgeon)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wallwork. https://biography.guide/john-wallwork/
MLA: "John Wallwork." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wallwork/.
Chicago: "John Wallwork." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wallwork/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:30 UTC