Vivien Thomas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vivien Thomas
Occupation	Doctor
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1910(1910-08-29)
Age	114
Date Of Death	1981-11-26
Birthplace	New Iberia
Country	United States
Birth City	Louisiana
Horoscope	Leo

Vivien Thomas Biography

Vivien Thomas is one of the most popular and richest Doctor who was born on August 29, 1910 in New Iberia, Louisiana, United States. Medical assistant who later became an early pioneer in the field of heart surgery and an instructor of revolutionary surgical techniques.

He was an assistant surgeon in the laboratory of He worked as a surgical assistant to Alfred Blalock at a Vanderbilt University animal laboratory and went on to have a 34-year professional relationship with him. at an Vanderbilt University animal laboratory and was later able to establish an ongoing professional relationship of 34 years with Blalock for 34 years.

The man was born in Louisiana as the grandchild of slaves. The couple, he and Clara married and had 2 daughters.

Vivien Thomas Net Worth

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

He assisted in developing solutions for blue baby syndrome in the 1940s.

He was only granted an elementary school education however, he didn’t allow poverty, racism or the lack of schooling hinder him from achieving great expertise in the field of heart surgery. He didn’t receive an medical degree, however He was nevertheless the first African-American to perform an open- heart surgery the Caucasian patient.

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Who is Vivien Thomas Dating?

According to our records, Vivien Thomas married to Clara Thomas. As of December 1, 2023, Vivien Thomas’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Vivien Ranked on the list of most popular Doctor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Vivien Thomas celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Vivien Thomas

1. Vivien Thomas was an African American laboratory supervisor.
2. He helped develop a surgical technique for “blue baby” syndrome.
3. Thomas trained surgeons at Johns Hopkins University for 35 years.
4. He never received a medical degree but was awarded honorary doctorates.
5. Thomas faced discrimination and segregation in his career.
6. His story is featured in the book and movie “Something the Lord Made”.
7. Thomas’ work saved countless lives of infants with heart defects.
8. He received numerous awards posthumously, including induction into the Medical Wall of Fame.
9. The Vivien Thomas Scholarship supports underrepresented students in healthcare fields.
10. His legacy continues to inspire future generations in medicine and science.

Who performed the first blue baby surgery?

Alfred Blalock Dead at 65; Developed ‘Blue Baby’ Surgery; Ex‐Department Head at Johns Hopkins Performed Pioneer Operation There in 1944.

Did Vivien Thomas ever become a doctor?

In 1976, Johns Hopkins University presented Thomas with an honorary doctorate. However, because of certain restrictions, he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws, rather than a medical doctorate. Thomas was also appointed to the faculty of Johns Hopkins Medical School as Instructor of Surgery.

Is Something the Lord Made a true story?

‘Something the Lord Made” is based on a true story , and it faithfully tracks the rise of both Blalock and Thomas. But along the way, the weepy movie raises true moral stakes, the ones in good fiction, and they make the tears the film works to inspire feel more real.

How long did the first blue baby live after surgery?

Despite the initial success of her “blue baby” surgery, little Eileen Saxon was born with too many other health problems to survive. She was unable to sustain her growth after the historic operation and died nine months later following surgery on another section of her heart.

What is the life expectancy of a blue baby?

Studies show that the long-term survival of “blue babies” and other patients with congenital heart defects is reasonably good. Over 90 percent of the patients are alive 20 years after the first conduit operation , while the mortality rate within 30 days after the operation is less than 1 percent, reoperations included.