Starzl Thomas Vedic birth chart profile
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Starzl Thomas

• Remembering (Mar 4, 2017)

★ March 11, 1926 · Le Mars, Iowa
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Moon Sign
Capricorn
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Aries
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Nakshatra
Sravana
Birth Star
First in FieldVocational awardPublic ServiceMedicalWritersResearcherSkills- SpecialistLeadership Roles
Biography

Who is Starzl Thomas?

American physician, researcher, and expert on organ transplants who performed the first human liver transplants, in the 1960s. He also performed the first simultaneous heart and liver transplant (on six-year-old Stormie Jones) at Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh in 1984. He has often been referred to as "the father of modern transplantation." His autobiographical memoir, The Puzzle People, was named by The Wall Street Journal as the third best book on doctors lives. He died on 4 March 2017 at age 90 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A documentary, Burden of Genius, covering the medical and scientific advances spearheaded by Starzl himself, was released to the public in 2017 in a series of screenings. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: May 4, 2026

Starzl Thomas (Thomas E. Starzl) – Public Profile

Birth: March 11, 1926, Le Mars, Iowa, United States

Death: December 4, 2017, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

American surgeon and medical researcher widely regarded as a foundational figure in modern organ transplantation. Pioneered surgical techniques and immunosuppressive approaches that enabled successful kidney, liver, heart, and other organ transplants, transforming transplantation into a routine medical treatment.

News and Tributes

  • 2017: Obituaries and retrospective profiles published following his death, highlighting his role as a pioneer of organ transplantation and his lasting impact on medicine.
  • Subsequent tributes emphasize his mentorship, leadership, and the lasting programs he helped establish at major U.S. medical centers.

Notable Contributions

  • Led and helped establish early organ transplantation programs in the United States, advancing surgical techniques and post-transplant care.
  • Advanced immunosuppressive regimens that improved graft survival, contributing to the transition of transplantation from experimental to standard practice.
  • Played a central role in liver and kidney transplantation, shaping protocols, training, and research directions for decades.

Institutions and Roles

Associated with major centers including the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (Denver) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Built and directed influential transplant programs that trained numerous surgeons and supported ongoing research in transplantation medicine.

Legacy and Impact

Often called the father of modern transplantation, Starzl’s work laid the groundwork for the widespread success of organ transplants. His research and clinical leadership influenced surgical practices, postoperative management, and the development of lifelong care models for transplant recipients. The Starzl Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center continues to advance the field, honoring his legacy through education, research, and patient care.

Publications

Authored numerous scholarly articles and reviews on transplant surgery, immunology, and organ preservation, contributing foundational knowledge that persists in contemporary practice.

Public Profiles / Social Media

No verified official public social media profiles are known for Starzl Thomas. Any accounts attributed to him are not officially affiliated with his professional work.

Recent Projects

There are no recent projects by Starzl Thomas, as he passed away in 2017. His legacy continues through ongoing programs, memorial activities, and continued advancement in transplant medicine inspired by his work.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Starzl Thomas's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Starzl Thomas's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 2 challenging combinations, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Starzl Thomas live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Starzl Thomas, in order.

PREVIOUSJan 27, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026
Venus / Saturn / Rahu
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What do Starzl Thomas's numerology numbers say?

Starzl Thomas's core numbers are Destiny 6, Soul Urge 9, Personality 11, Kabbalah Number 2.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

◇Personality
11

Chaldean Personality 11 appears intuitive and inspiring. Others often sense sensitivity, vision, and spiritual presence.

∞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.

1947
Death
Death of Mother 1947
1952
Career
Great Achievement 1952 (PhD in neurophysiology)
1963
Career
Great Achievement 1963 (Performed the first human liver transplant)
1967
Career
Great Achievement 1967 (Performed the first successful human liver transplant)
2017
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 4 March 2017 (Age 90)
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