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René Prêtre
Swiss surgeon (born 1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
René Prêtre (born 1957) is a Swiss pediatric heart surgeon at the University Hospital of Lausanne. He has performed thousands of surgeries on children's hearts.
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René Prêtre | |
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![]() Prêtre in 2012 | |
Born | 1957 (age 66–67) |
Citizenship | Swiss |
Alma mater | University of Geneva |
Medical career | |
Profession | Surgeon |
Institutions | University Hospital of Zurich, University Hospital of Lausanne |
Sub-specialties | Children's heart surgery |
Awards | 2009 Swiss of the Year |
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