Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Evarts Graham
Born March 19, 1883
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. Evarts Graham Marker
Inscription.
Evarts Graham. Born March 19, 1883. One of the 20th century's most prominent surgeons, Evarts A. Graham chaired the Department of Surgery at Washington University from 1919 to 1951. Under his direction, it became a world leader in surgical procedures and training. Graham performed the world's first successful removal of an entire lung at Barnes Hospital in 1933; his 49 year-old patient lived another 30 years. Graham pioneered techniques to detect gallbladder disease and engaged in momentous research linking cigarette smoking to lung cancer. An advocate for ethical medical practices, Evarts A. Graham's "influence radiated over every aspect of the national and international surgical scene."
One of the 20th century's most prominent surgeons, Evarts A. Graham chaired the Department of Surgery at Washington University from 1919 to 1951. Under his direction, it became a world leader in surgical procedures and training. Graham performed the world's first successful removal of an entire lung at Barnes Hospital in 1933; his 49 year-old patient lived another 30 years. Graham pioneered techniques to detect gallbladder disease and engaged in momentous research linking cigarette smoking to lung cancer. An advocate for ethical medical practices, Evarts A. Graham's "influence radiated over every aspect of the national and international surgical scene."
Erected by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 38° 39.351′ N, 90° 18.171′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6305 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 9 times this year. Photo1. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
