John H. Starzl

John H. Starzl was a pioneering American surgeon renowned for his groundbreaking work in organ transplantation. Often called the "father of modern transplantation," he developed techniques that made liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants possible, saving countless lives. His innovative approaches improved transplant success rates and expanded available treatments for patients with organ failure. Throughout his career, he collaborated closely with immunologists to reduce rejection of transplanted organs. Starzl's work transformed transplant medicine into a routine, life-saving procedure and has had a lasting impact on modern medicine.