DR. GEMINIANO T. DE OCAMPO ' 32
He is
recognized as the Father of Modern Philippine Ophthalmology. Professor Emeritus at the UP College of Medicine and is a prominent figure in Philippine medical history. He introduced corneal transplantation in the Philippines and was the first Filipino to design a corneal dissector (manufactured in the US).He is founder and Director of the De Ocampo Eye Hospital (established in 1952). He made history as the first recipient of the Jose Rizal Medal in Ophthalmology from the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. De Ocampo is a three-time recipient of Presidential awards - the Cultural Heritage Award, Life Scientist, and Science Leader. He was named National Scientist-Academician of the Philippines in 1982.
No comments:
Post a Comment