Medi-Centre - Dr. Charles Drake


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	Dr. Charles Drake Born: July 21, 1920 Birthplace: Windsor, Ontario Died: September 15, 1998
		Pioneered techniques for treating aneurysms (distended swollen vessels in the brain)
		Internationally recognized brain surgeon

	Bio
	Dr. Drake studied physiology and neurosurgery abroad before becoming Chief of Neurosurgery at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario in 1953. It was there that he developed and perfected his techniques for the diagnosis and repair of brain aneurysms, which gained him international recognition. He served as Chairman of the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at the University of Western Ontario, played a key role in the establishment of the John P. Robarts Research Institute, and was himself honoured by the creation of the Siebens-Drake Research Institute in 1995.
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	Making the Impossible Possible Before Charles Drake, certain aneurysms were deemed hopeless. In 1958, he had a patient with an aneurysm which was believed to be inoperable. But Dr. Drake saw a way. Confident in his abilities, he operated and was successful. For years after, he documented aneurysm surgery, perfected his technique and taught it to other surgeons. Patients from every corner of the world sought his care, medical organizations everywhere sought his leadership and expertise, and Canada bestowed upon him our highest honour -- Companion of the Order of Canada.