This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW news partner. Dr. Albert Starr, a world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon who co-invented and implanted the first artificial heart valve at ...

Dr. Albert Starr upon the 30th anniversary of Oregon Health & Science University's first heart transplant. He died Dec. 11 at 98.Kristyna Wentz-Graff/The Oregonian Dr. Albert Starr, the Oregon ...

“Albert Starr embodied the highest qualities ... and implanting the world’s first artificial heart valve, Dr. Starr continued to revolutionize the field, partnering with like-minded scientists ...

(KOIN) — OHSU is mourning the loss of a legend in cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Albert Starr, who was best known as a cardiovascular surgeon who co-invented and implanted the world’s first ...

Dr. Albert Starr coinvented and implanted the first successful artificial heart valve in 1960. He is currently director of academic affairs and bioscience development at Providence Health System ...

Dr. Albert Starr was a world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon who performed the first triple valve surgery. © 2025 American City Business Journals. All rights ...