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Shumway Norman

★ February 9, 1923 · Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
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Sun Sign
Capricorn
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Ascendant
Cancer
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Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
MedicalMilitaryResearcherEngineerDestiny Number 9Soul Number 6Personality Number 7Kabbalah Number 2
Biography

Who is Shumway Norman?

American heart surgeon and a pioneer in heart transplant surgery. His original goal was to be an engineer until he served in the U.S. Army in WW II and the USAF Medical corp. 1951-1953. He earned his Ph.D. in 1956 and was head of the cardiovascular surgery division of Stanfords Medical School 1964-1974. In December 1959 he transferred the heart from one dog to another, and continued to perfect the technique from 1960-1967, transferring over 200 hearts in dogs. The first successful human heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christian Barnard on 12/03/1967. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: May 2, 2026

Norman E. Shumway (1923–2006)

Public profile of Norman E. Shumway, a pioneering American cardiac surgeon whose work helped establish heart transplantation as a clinical therapy.

Birth and early life

Born February 9, 1923, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Shumway pursued a career in medicine that would shape the modern era of heart surgery.

Career and major contributions

  • Led the Stanford Heart Transplant Program, guiding early clinical heart transplant efforts in the United States.
  • Helped develop techniques for donor–recipient surgery, organ preservation, and postoperative care that improved transplant outcomes.
  • Mentored generations of surgeons and contributed to the scholarly foundation of transplant medicine through extensive research and teaching.

Legacy and impact

Shumway is widely regarded as a founder of modern heart transplantation in the United States. His work accelerated the adoption of heart transplantation as a life-saving option and laid the groundwork for advances in immunosuppression and transplant management.

News, media and public presence

Because he passed away in 2006, there are no active media campaigns or social media profiles for Norman Shumway. Public remembrance appears in historical and medical outlets. Notable public mentions include obituaries and memorials published by major outlets and Stanford Medicine.

Social media and online presence

There are no official social media accounts for Norman E. Shumway. References to his life appear primarily in historical records, university archives, and medical history retrospectives.

Recent projects and current status

There are no recent projects by Shumway himself due to his passing. His legacy continues through ongoing heart transplantation research, training programs, and archival materials at Stanford and in medical history literature.

Additional notes

For verifiable details, consult reputable sources such as archival obituaries and Stanford Medicine memorials that summarize Shumway's contributions to cardiac surgery and transplantation.

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What do Shumway Norman's numerology numbers say?

Shumway Norman's core numbers are Destiny 9, Soul Urge 6, Personality 7, Kabbalah Number 2.

◎Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

❖Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

◇Personality
7

Chaldean Personality 7 appears thoughtful, private, and analytical. Others often see depth, intelligence, and spiritual interest.

∞Kabbalah Number
2

Kabbalah Number 2 reflects an inner spiritual code of harmony and union. It supports empathy, balance, and growth through partnership.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1951
Social
Joined group 1951 (Four years with the USAF Medical Corp)
1956
Social
End a program of study 1956 (Received his Ph.D)
1959
Career
Begin Major Project December 1959 (Performed his first heart transplant in a dog)
1964
Career
New Job 1964 (Head of cardiovascular surgery, Stanford Med. School)
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