Dr Victor Chang is a renowned Australian cardiac surgeon and humanitarian who has made significant contributions to cardiovascular surgery and transplantation.
His pioneering work and dedication to his patients made him a revered figure in the medical community.
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- Full name: Victor Peter Chang
- Date of birth: November 25, 1936
- Age as of 2024: 88 years old
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- Place of birth: Shanghai, China
- Australian citizenship
- Occupation: Cardiac surgeon
- Height: 5’8
- Parents: Aubrey Chang, Mary Chang
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Ann Chang (married 1967-1991)
- Children: Vanessa Chang, Marcus Chang
- Relationship status: Married (at time of death)
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Dr. Victor Chang was born on November 25, 1936 in Shanghai, China, to Aubrey and Mary Chang.
He was sent to Australia in the early 1950s to live with his extended family. Chang attended St. Kevin’s College in Melbourne and then enrolled at the University of Sydney, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1962.
He continued his studies in the United States and the United Kingdom, specializing in cardiothoracic surgery.
Personal life
Chang married Ann in 1967 and they had two children, Vanessa and Marcus.
He is known for his dedication to his family and patients, often working long hours to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Career
Dr Chang worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, where he performed Australia’s first successful heart transplant in 1984.
He also developed an artificial heart valve that could be used in surgery. Chang’s contributions to heart surgery and organ transplantation saved countless lives and greatly improved the field.
Prize
- Companion of the Order of Australia (1986)
- Australian of the Century (1999)
Net asset value
Dr. Victor Chang had an estimated net worth of $2 million at the time of his death.
Death
Dr. Victor Chang was murdered on July 4, 1991, at the age of 54, in a failed extortion attempt.
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