Zhu Xiaodong

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Zhu Xiaodong
Traditional Chinese: 朱曉東
Simplified Chinese: 朱晓东

Zhu Xiaodong (born 12 September 1932 in Henan, China) is a cardiovascular surgeon. He went to Qinghai in 1968 as a "barefoot doctor", with the aim of helping local residents fight and prevent plague.[1] He currently serves as the president of the Chinese Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and Consultant of Cardiac Surgery at Fu Wai Cardiovascular Hospital. He is a recipient of the 1988 "Medical Expert with Outstanding Achievements" award and the 1988 "Famous physician" award.[citation needed]

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