The Lord Brock | |
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Born | 24 October 1903 |
Died | 3 September 1980 |
Nationality | British |
Medical career | |
Profession | Surgeon |
Sub-specialties | thoracic surgery |
Awards | Jacksonian Prize (1935) Cameron Prize for Therapeutics of the University of Edinburgh (1954) Lister Medal (1966) |
Russell Claude Brock, Baron Brock (24 October 1903 – 3 September 1980) was a leading British chest and heart surgeon and one of the pioneers of modern open-heart surgery. His achievements were recognised by a knighthood in 1954, a life peerage in 1965, and a host of other awards.