In Memorium Jan Molenaar 1932–2025
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Dr. Jan Molenaar (1932-2025) was a pioneering pediatric surgeon who established dedicated pediatric surgery and intensive care departments in Amsterdam and later led the Pediatric Surgery Department at Rotterdam's Sophia Children's Hospital. His career spanned missionary medicine, surgical innovation, and academic leadership as Professor of Pediatric Surgery.
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- Dr. Jan Molenaar (1932-2025) pioneered pediatric surgery in the Netherlands, establishing dedicated surgical ICU care for children.
- After missionary work in Papua New Guinea, he trained under Dr. Davy Vervat at Sophia Children's Hospital Rotterdam in 1969.
- He founded Amsterdam's first Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care Department before leading Rotterdam's program as Professor from 1977.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. In Memorium Jan Molenaar 1932–2025. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-03-19. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11716
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