Thomas Baffes

Thomas G. Baffes (April 3, 1923 – June 15, 1997) was an American surgeon and an attorney noted for developing a new surgical procedure called transposition of the great vessels of the heart for treatment of the heart disease that caused "blue baby" deaths. [1] [2] [3] Baffes was chairman of the surgery department at Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago. He was also a partner in a Chicago law firm, Pierce Daley Baffes and O'Sullivan, and taught classes at DePaul University Law School.

Early life and education

Baffes was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He received his M.D. from Tulane University Medical School.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chicago Tribune;Dr. Thomas Baffes, Surgeon And Lawyer;June 22, 1997;By Teresa Puente;Dr. Thomas G. Baffes, 74, a noted physician and a lawyer
  2. ↑ New York Times:NEW OPERATION USED IN BLUE BABY' CASES;January 31, 1956
  3. ↑ American Academy of Pediatrics;Dr. Baffes was known for his surgical procedure, transposition of the great vessels of the heart, to correct one of the heart defects causing "blue baby" deaths.