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Magdi Yacoub

By Nouran Bileha

  • Yacoub was born in Belbis, Ashraqya, Egypt.

  • Studied at Cairo University and qualified as a doctor

  • He moved to Britain, then taught at the University of Chicago.

    He moved to Britain, then taught at the University of Chicago.

  • He performed the first open heart surgery in Nigeria.

    He performed the first open heart surgery in Nigeria.

  • Performed the UK's first heart and lung transplant at Harefield

    Performed the UK's first heart and lung transplant at Harefield

  • Magdi Yacoub First Heart transplant on newborn baby

    Magdi Yacoub First Heart transplant on newborn baby

  • Bradshaw Lecture, Royal College of Physicians

    Bradshaw Lecture, Royal College of Physicians

  • Sir Magdi was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

    Sir Magdi was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

  • Founded the UK charity Chain of Hope

    Founded the UK charity Chain of Hope

  • Magdi retired from his work in London-area hospitals and spends his time recruiting doctors from around the world for the UK's National Health Services. He has also devoted significant time to his charity Chain of Hope.

    Magdi retired from his work in London-area hospitals and spends his time recruiting doctors from around the world for the UK's National Health Services. He has also devoted significant time to his charity Chain of Hope.

  • European Society of Cardiology Gold Medal

    European Society of Cardiology Gold Medal

  • He established the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation.

    He established the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation.

  • Order of the Nile for science and humanity

    Order of the Nile for science and humanity

  • Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub received the UK Order of Merit from Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the first Egyptian to ever receive the prestigious award.

    Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub received the UK Order of Merit from Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the first Egyptian to ever receive the prestigious award.