Many have likely heard of the passing of Dr. Robert H. Barlett in October 2025. He was an inspiration to many and colloquially known as the “Father of ECMO”. He was also the recipient of the 2025 Michigan Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (MI-ACS) Living Legend Award. No one tells his story better than he does.
Please watch the video below for the interview.
-Erin Perrone, MD FACS
-Ron Hirschl, MD, FACS