William F. Bernhard

William F. Bernhard
Born(1924-12-11)December 11, 1924
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 29, 2018(2018-10-29) (aged 93)
Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
EducationWilliams College, Syracuse University Medical School
Known forfirst successful implant of left ventricular assist device
Medical career
ProfessionSurgeon
FieldCardiovascular Surgery
InstitutionsBoston Children's Hospital
Sub-specialtiesThoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
ResearchLeft Ventricular Assist Device

William F. Bernhard (December 11, 1924 – October 29, 2018) was an American cardiovascular surgeon, Emeritus Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and cardiovascular surgical pioneer.

Bernhard's cardiovascular work first came to public light with his 1963 breakthrough hyperbaric chamber work and use of the chamber to try to save Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, son of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Bernhard continued cardiovascular research at Boston Children's Hospital and developed innovative surgical alternatives for cardiovascular disease including the Ventricular Assist Device.

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