An article in People Magazine , December 21, 2009 issue, tells the story of a young woman who just celebrated her 25th anniversary with a transplanted heart . On October 8, 1984, Dr. Phil Oyer, as a member of Dr. Shumway’s heart transplant team at Stanford Hospital, placed a heart in the chest cavity of the two year and ten month old little girl named Lizzy Craze . Lizzy made medical history as one of the first toddlers to undergo a successful heart transplant. She is also the longest-surviving pediatric patient. At the time, the surgical team was hoping that it might last 5 years. Phil stated , "Making it to 25?" "It’s a bit of a miracle." Phil is pictured with Ms. Craze in the list of contents.
Phil was also given "kudos" from Danelle Steele, the prolific author, in her book, "Change of Heart" , a few years ago.
Phil has certainly made the class of 1961 proud !!!!