1940s
Baylor University College of Medicine moves from Dallas to Houston and becomes a member of the TMC in 1943.
In 1948, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey accepts the chairship of the Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.
1950s
In 1951, Dr. Denton Cooley joins the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine.
Michael E. DeBakey performs first successful carotid endarterectomy in 1953, establishing the field of surgery for strokes.
Denton Cooley and Dan McNamara start the Heart Center at Texas Children’s Hospital in 1954.
Denton Cooley performs first open-heart operation in 1956
1960s
Texas Heart Institute is established in 1962 by Dr. Denton Cooley.
Michael E. DeBakey performs first successful aortocoronary- artery bypass with autogenous vein graft at Methodist Hospital in 1964.