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Stanley John

1932 – 2020

Indian cardiothoracic surgeon

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About Stanley John

Lived 1932 – 2020 (aged 87–88).

Stanley John (August 1932 – 23 February 2020) was an Indian cardiothoracic surgeon, a former professor at the Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) and one of the pioneers of cardiothoracic surgery in India. He is reported to have performed the first surgical repairs of Ebstein's anomaly, Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva (RSOV) and Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV) in India. He assisted in performing the first open heart surgery in India while working at CMCH. During his tenure of 25 years at the institution, and Ganesh Kumar Mani. Later, John joined Yellamma Dasappa Hospital, Bengaluru at the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, and the Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri in 1975. He served as the 13th President of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) between 1982 and 1983. John died on 23 February 2020, at the age of 87.

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Important facts

Born
1932, Kerala
Birth century
Awards
Padma Shri in Medicine; Padma Shri

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stanley John?

Indian cardiothoracic surgeon

When was Stanley John born?

Stanley John was born in 1932 in Kerala.

When did Stanley John die?

Stanley John died on 23 February 2020 in Bengaluru.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stanley John

· Wikidata: Q20684253

· DBpedia: Stanley John

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