Denton Cooley

January 8, 2024
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Denton Cooley
Full Name Denton Cooley
Occupation Doctor
Date Of Birth Aug 22, 1920(1920-08-22)
Age 104
Date Of Death 2016-11-18
Birthplace Houston
Country United States
Birth City Texas
Horoscope Leo

Denton Cooley Biography

Name Denton Cooley
Birthday Aug 22
Birth Year 1920
Place Of Birth Houston
Home Town Texas
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Leo
Spouse Louise Goldborough Thomas
Children(s) Susan Cooley, Helen Fraser, Mary Craddock, Louise Davis, Florence Cooley

Denton Cooley is one of the most popular and richest Doctor who was born on August 22, 1920 in Houston, Texas, United States. Served as the Medical Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School.

He analyzed He reviewed Dick Cheney‘s medical records.’s medical notes.

His father was dentist. The year 1949 was the time he was married Louise Goldsborough Thomas.

Denton Cooley Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Doctor
House Living in own house.

Denton Cooley is one of the richest Doctor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Denton Cooley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his college, he played basketball and graduated with a degree in Zoology.

The year was 1969 when he developed the first artificial heart that was implanted temporarily.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Denton Cooley Dating?

According to our records, Denton Cooley married to Louise Goldborough Thomas. As of December 1, 2023, Denton Cooley’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Denton Ranked on the list of most popular Doctor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Denton Cooley celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.

Top Facts about Denton Cooley

  1. Cooley performed first successful human heart transplant in US.
  2. He founded Texas Heart Institute in 1962.
  3. Cooley pioneered development of artificial heart valves.
  4. He performed over 65,000 open-heart surgeries during his career.
  5. Cooley was awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984.
  6. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
  7. Cooley authored or co-authored over 1,400 scientific publications.
  8. He received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to medicine.
  9. Cooley passed away at age 96 in 2016.
  10. His legacy continues through the Texas Heart Institute’s research and education programs.

Why is Denton Cooley famous?

In 1962 Cooley founded the Texas Heart Institute at what was then St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. He and his team made improvements in techniques for implanting artificial valves, and he became known as an expert in surgery to correct congenital heart defects in infants and children.

Who is the best cardiothoracic surgeon in the world?

1. Denton Cooley, MD , Cardiovascular Surgery.

Is Denton Cooley still alive?

November 18, 2016

How old was Denton Cooley when he died?

96 years (1920–2016)

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