Victor Peter Chang Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Children, Death, Nationality

Dr. Victor Chang was a renowned Australian heart surgeon and humanitarian who significantly contributed to cardiovascular surgery and transplantation.

His pioneering work and dedication to his patients have made him a celebrated figure in the medical community.

Profile

• Full name: Victor Peter Chang
• Date of birth: November 25, 1936
• Age as of 2024: 88 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Shanghai, China
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Heart surgeon
• Height: 5’8
• Parents: Aubrey Chang ,Mary Chang
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Ann Chang (married 1967-1991)
• Children: Vanessa Chang, Marcus Chang
• Relationship status: Married (at the time of death)
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Dr. Victor Chang was born to Aubrey and Mary Chang on November 25, 1936, in Shanghai, China.

He was sent to Australia in the early 1950s to live with extended family. Chang attended St. Kevin’s College in Melbourne and later enrolled at the University of Sydney, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1962.

He pursued further studies in the United States and the United Kingdom, specializing in cardiothoracic surgery.

Personal Life

Chang married Ann in 1967, and they had two children, Vanessa and Marcus.

He was known for his dedication to his family and patients, often working long hours to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Career

Dr. Chang worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, where he performed Australia’s first successful heart transplant in 1984.

He also developed an artificial heart valve that could be used in surgery. Chang’s contributions to cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation have saved countless lives and improved the field significantly.

Awards

• Companion of the Order of Australia (1986)
• Australian of the Century (1999)

Net Worth

Dr Victor Chang has an estimated net worth of $2 million at his death.

Death

Dr. Victor Chang was murdered on July 4, 1991, at the age of 54, in a failed extortion attempt.

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