Victor Peter Chang a Chinese-born Australian cardiac surgeon and a pioneer of modern heart transplantation in Australia passed away on 4 July 1991. His wife is a topic of interest among fans. They want to know with whom was he married before his death and in this post, you will get all the information related to his wife and him.
Who Was Dr. Victor’s Wife?
Ann Simmons was the wife of Dr. Victor. He met his wife in 1966. After feeling ill during a party, Ann checked herself into St. Anthony’s Hospital in North Cheam, London, where he worked as an emergency physician on call. Marcus, Matthew and Vanessa are their three children.
The details about Ann Simmons’ life after the death of Dr. Chang are not revealed. As of yet, this much information is available related to Dr. Victor’s wife. Whenever we get any other information we will share it with you. Till then you can read about Dr. Victor’s life.
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How Did Google Doodle Honor Dr. Victor?
On November 21, 2023, Victor Chang, a Chinese-Australian doctor is being honored by Google on his 87th birthday for his revolutionary contributions to modern heart transplant technology.
Chang was recognized by Google Doodle featuring the talented heart surgeon and an animated heart rate in the background. Chang is recognized as a pioneer in heart transplantation and surgery.
Today’s #GoogleDoodle honors Australian cardiac surgeon Dr. Victor Chang who followed his heart and gave others the gift of life 🫀
Learn more about this pioneer in modern heart transplant surgery —> https://t.co/Z2TZYrZE9N pic.twitter.com/B2OmsEGAaX
— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) November 21, 2023
Who are the Family Members of Dr. Victor?
Chang was born in Shanghai in 1936 to Chinese-British parents who had immigrated from Australia. He was raised in Hong Kong, going to Kowloon Tong Primary School and St. Paul’s College for two years. Chang’s mother passed away from breast cancer on April 7, 1948, when she was 33 years old.
This made Chang think about becoming a doctor when he was 12 years old. In 1951, Chang’s father Aubrey sent him and his younger sister to stay with relatives in Sydney. Anthony, a brother and Frances, a sister were Chang’s two younger siblings.
He was a student at Belmore Boys’ High School. In Lewisham, he graduated from Christian Brothers’ High School with a secondary education. He completed his post-secondary studies at the University of Sydney, where he earned a 1962 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree as well as a Bachelor of Medical Science with First-Class Honours.
Where Work Did Dr. Victor Do Before Death?
He worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital after completing his medical studies at the University of Sydney. He then trained as a surgeon in the UK and the US before coming back to Australia. He played a key role in founding the nation’s premier heart and lung transplant center, the National Cardiac Transplant Unit, at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Chang led the creation of the prosthetic heart valve and his team performed heart transplants with a high success rate. His service to international relations between Australia and China and to medical science earned him the title of Companion of the Order of Australia in 1986.
Two young guys killed Chang in 1991 after an unsuccessful extortion attempt. Among his accomplishments is the founding of the Dr. Victor Chang Foundation. In addition, the Dr. Victor Chang Lowy Packer Building at St. Vincent’s Hospital and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute were founded following his passing.
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