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Shumway Norman

February 9, 1923 · Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ascendant
Cancer
Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
MedicalMilitaryResearcherEngineerDivorceePersonality Number 8Life Path 8Destiny Number 5
Biography

Who is Shumway Norman?

American heart surgeon and a pioneer in heart transplant surgery. His original goal was to be an engineer until he served in the U.S. Army in WW II and the USAF Medical corp. 1951-1953. He earned his Ph.D. in 1956 and was head of the cardiovascular surgery division of Stanfords Medical School 1964-1974. In December 1959 he transferred the heart from one dog to another, and continued to perfect the technique from 1960-1967, transferring over 200 hearts in dogs. The first successful human heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christian Barnard on 12/03/1967. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Norman E. Shumway

Born February 9, 1923, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Died in 2006.

Overview

  • American surgeon and professor of surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
  • Pioneer in heart transplantation; led early programs that helped establish modern heart transplant techniques and postoperative care.

Career highlights

  • Led Stanford''s heart transplant program, contributing to surgical methods, donor–recipient management, and immunosuppression strategies.
  • Helped advance transplant immunology and clinical protocols that improved patient outcomes and shaped contemporary practice.

News and public attention

Shumway’s work has been commemorated in obituaries and retrospective articles honoring his leadership in transplant surgery and his impact on modern medicine.

Public presence and social media

There are no known personal social media accounts for Norman E. Shumway. Public information about him is maintained through university archives, medical journals, and obituary notices. Institutional pages may contain biographical summaries and historical retrospectives.

Legacy and related projects

His contributions continue to influence teaching programs, the Stanford cardiovascular research community, and the broader field of heart and organ transplantation, informing current clinical practice and research directions.

What do Shumway Norman's numerology numbers say?

Shumway Norman's core numbers are Personality 8, Life Path 8, Destiny 5, Soul Urge 6, Kabbalah Number 5, Birth 9.

Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

Destiny
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

Kabbalah Number
5

Kabbalah Number 5 reflects an inner spiritual code of change and freedom. It supports adaptability, exploration, and growth through experience.

Birth
9

Birth Number 9 in Vedic astrology: explore personality traits, life path insights, challenges, and compatibility tips to guide decisions with numerology wisdom.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1951
Social
Joined group 1951 (Four years with the USAF Medical Corp)
1956
Social
End a program of study 1956 (Received his Ph.D)
1959
Career
Begin Major Project December 1959 (Performed his first heart transplant in a dog)
1964
Career
New Job 1964 (Head of cardiovascular surgery, Stanford Med. School)
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Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

Shumway Norman's Cancer ascendant suggests a deeply emotional and nurturing nature in relationships, yet his Scorpio moon indicates intensity and a need for profound connection. His chart shows he was a divorcee, reflecting the challenging dynamics between his desire for emotional security and the transformative, sometimes turbulent Scorpio lunar influence. This combination often creates complexity in sustaining long-term partnerships despite genuine commitment.

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