Professional of the Year - Education/Medical/Surgery
J. Laurance Hill |
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Title: | Emeritus Professor of Surgery |
Industry: | Education/Medical |
Type of Organization: | University/Hospital |
Major Product/Service: | Higher education, research and patient care |
Expertise: | With 55 years experience, Dr. Hill is currently semi-retired. He specializes in pediatric surgery, cardio-thoracic surgery, transplantation and general surgery. |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | International |
Affiliations: | American Pediatric Surgery Association; American College of Surgeons; A.S.A.; A.A.P.; S.U.S. |
University/Degree: | B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, 1957; M.D., Ohio State University School of Medicine, 1961 |
Hobbies/Sports: | Mountain climbing, music |
Work History: | During the Vietnam war, Dr. Hill served as U.S. Army Captain and Commander of a surgical unit from 1966 through 1968. |
Published Works: | 100 articles; Surgical textbooks; Laboratory and clinical research |
Career Accomplishments: | Dr. Hill led a 24 member team that separated conjoined twins successfully in 1986. |