Thomas G. Baffes (April 3, 1923 – June 15, 1997) was an American surgeon and attorney noted for developing a surgical procedure to repair a heart defect known as transposition of the great vessels, which often caused "blue baby" deaths.[1][2][3]
Thomas G. Baffes | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1923 |
| Died | 15 June 1997 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Tulane University Medical School(M.D.) |
| Known for | Repair of transposition of the great vessels |
| Medical career | |
| Field | Vascular surgery, Medicine |
| Institutions | Mt. Sinai Hospital |
Early life and education edit
Baffes was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Greek immigrant parents, Gustave "Gus" Baffes (1893-) (English attribution for the Greek name Konstantinos) and Tina (née Bores) (1905-). They came from Tripoli, Greece.[4] Thomas had one younger sister, Bessie and one younger brother, Christian.[5] He received his M.D. from Tulane University Medical School.[1]
Career edit
Baffes was chairman of the surgery department at Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago. He was also a partner in a Chicago law firm, Pierce Daley Baffes and O'Sullivan, and taught classes at DePaul University Law School.
References edit
- ^ a b Chicago Tribune;Dr. Thomas Baffes, Surgeon And Lawyer;June 22, 1997;By Teresa Puente;Dr. Thomas G. Baffes, 74, a noted physician and a lawyer
- ^ New York Times:NEW OPERATION USED IN BLUE BABY' CASES;January 31, 1956
- ^ American Academy of Pediatrics;Dr. Baffes was known for his surgical procedure, transposition of the great vessels of the heart, to correct one of the heart defects causing "blue baby" deaths.
- ^ "UNITED STATES WORLD WAR I DRAFT REGISTRATION CARDS, 1917-1918".
- ^ "UNITED STATES CENSUS, 1940".
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