Russell Brock, Baron Brock
The Lord Brock | |
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Brock in 1954 | |
| Born | 24 October 1903 |
| Died | 3 September 1980 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Guy's Hospital Medical School |
| 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 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.