Professional of the Year - Education/Medical/Surgery

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J. Laurance Hill

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.