Anatolio Benedicto Cruz Jr.

Jun 20, 1933 - May 21, 2023June 20, 1933 - May 21, 2023

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Anatolio Benedicto Cruz Jr.

Jun 20, 1933 - May 21, 2023June 20, 1933 - May 21, 2023


Place of birth

Manila

Father's occupation

Surgeon in the United States Armed Forces in the Far East

Education

MD from the College of Medicine, University of the Philippines; MS in surgery from the University of Minnesota Graduate School

Career

Founding faculty member of the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio; served as a surgical instructor, professor, and founding chief of surgical oncology

Military service

United States Navy Reserve, deploying as a surgeon on the USNS Mercy during the first Persian Gulf War; retired as a USN captain after twenty years of distinguished service

Awards

Thomson Gale American Men and Women of Science award; Outstanding Educator award from the University of Philippines Alumni Society of America; First Honorary Lecturer, Most Distinguished Alumnus, Phi Kappa MD Frate; recognized as the Best Clinical Teacher by the Junior Class UTMSSA

Contributions to medicine

Pioneering advocate for breast conserving surgical care; made substantial contributions to the advancement of medicine and surgery; author of numerous studies which revolutionized breast cancer treatment

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Survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren

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Anatolio

Born on June 20, 1933

Manila

Passed away on May 21, 2023

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