Background
Oropeza, German was born on April 4, 1937 in Zacatlán, Puebla, México. Son of Rosendo and Esther (Martínez)Oropeza.
Oropeza, German was born on April 4, 1937 in Zacatlán, Puebla, México. Son of Rosendo and Esther (Martínez)Oropeza.
Doctor of Medicine, National University México, 1961.
Intern, Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, 1961-1962; resident general surgery, Harlem Hospital Center, New York City, 1962-1967; fellow general surgery, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City, 1965-1966; resident thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, 1967-1969; cardiovascular surgeon, 20 de Noviembre Medical Center, Mexico City, since 1971; chief cardiovascular surgery, 20 de Noviembre Medical Center, Mexico City, 1984-1989; clinical professor, National U. México, Mexico City, since 1985.
Fellow American College of Surgeons. Member Society Thoracic Surgeons, Mexican Academy Surgery (2nd prize 1979, 88).
Married Mary Theresa Keresey, July 1, 1967. Children: Iván René, Patricia Lorena, Déborah.