C. Walton Lillehei, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

C. Walton Lillehei

American cardiologist

Date of Birth: 23-Oct-1918

Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jul-1999

Profession: surgeon, cardiologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Clarence Walton "Walt" Lillehei (October 23, 1918 – July 5, 1999), was an American surgeon who pioneered open-heart surgery, as well as numerous techniques, equipment and prostheses for cardiothoracic surgery.