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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Born on June 20, 1933
Manila