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Dr. John Ochsner: King of Hearts

Dr. John Ochsner: King of Hearts

WYES-TV’s documentary tells the true story of a New Orleans surgeon who pioneered modern open heart surgery and became world famous for his innovations and expertise. The program features interviews with longtime colleagues, past patients of Dr. Ochsner’s and his family members. Produced and narrated by Dennis Woltering.

Dr. John Ochsner: King of Hearts is a local public television program presented by WYES

Dr. John Ochsner: King of Hearts

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Discover the New Orleans surgeon, Dr. John Ochsner, who modernized open heart surgery. (56m 46s)

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