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Women in
Thoracic Surgery

Historic Tributes

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Historic Tributes

An in-depth look at women who have made an impact in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and left a legacy for all who follow.

Nina Starr Braunwald, MD

The Original Female Cardiothoracic Surgical Giant

Leslie Kohman, MD

Founder of the Women in Thoracic Surgery and a leader in thoracic oncology

Carolyn Reed, MD

The Queen of Lung Cancer Surgery