Dr. Michael DeBakey, Part 2 (1982)
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-11-19
Duration: 00:27:43
Subjects: DeBakey, Michael E. (Michael Ellis), 1908-2008 | Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, 1919-1980 | Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972 | Heart surgeons | Heart -- Surgery | Medicine -- Research | Health
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- DeBakey, Michael Interviewee
- Fowler, Ken Producer
- Breazeale, Kathryn Producer
- Bryan, Bill Photographer
- Carroll, Mark Photographer
- James, Frank Photographer
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from November 19, 1982, features the second part of an interview with Dr. Michael DeBakey conducted by Gus Weill. Dr. DeBakey, a native of Lake Charles, was a preeminent surgeon whose innovations revolutionized heart surgery. He discusses: the evolution of medical research; what he looks for in a surgeon; the emotions experienced by surgeons; the future of heart surgery; getting to know his patients; his belief in a higher power; the beauty of the heart; and his personal impressions of two of his famous patients, the Shah of Iran and the Duke of Windsor. Host: Gus Weill