Welcome to First Filipino

The Online Reference on Filipino Trailblazers | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |

VISIT MY FILIPINO SITES

IN THE NEWS

11.03.2007

Anatolio B. Cruz




Dr. Anatolio B. Cruz Jr.

  • 1st Filipino and 1st chief of surgical oncology at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)
  • Developed an artificial heart valve, the Lillehei-Cruz-Kaster prosthesis (1963)


QUOTE
"I am happy that I have had the opportunity to help develop the surgery program here and lead an academic professional life that has been very fulfilling for me."


DATE OF BIRTH
1933

BIRTHPLACE
Rizal, Philippines


USEFUL LINKS

Anatolio B. Cruz
The Filipino Texans
Dr. Cruz retires from surgical oncology
The UT-SOG Team

Posted by at

Did you know...

  • ...that President Noynoy Aquino was the first Filipino bachelor to become President of the Republic of the Philippines?
  • ...that Astronomer Armando Lee was the first Filipino Master of Science (MS) degree holder in Astronomy in the Philippines?
  • ...that race driver Marlon Stockinger was the first Filipino-Swiss race winner in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship?
  • ...that Joy Rojas was the first Filipina to run across 3,107 miles across the United States?
  • ...that boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was the first Filipino sports billionaire?
  • ...that José Rizal was given the label 'First Filipino' by Leon Ma. Guerrero, the first Filipino Ambassador to Germany?

Followers