1. Home
  2. / Mohammed Helmy
  3. / Dr. Mohammed Helmy was originally from which country?

Dr. Mohammed Helmy was originally from which country?

  • Iran

  • Egypt

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Syria

Answer

Dr. Mohammed Helmy was an Egyptian-born surgeon, who is most well-known for being the first surgeon to perform a successful human kidney transplant. Helmy was born in Egypt in 1889, and studied medicine at the University of Cairo. After graduating, he worked as a surgeon in Egypt for several years before moving to the United States in 1926.
Unsung Hero: Discovering the Remarkable Story of Mohammed Helmy

Unsung Hero: Discovering the Remarkable Story of Mohammed Helmy

Take the Mohammed Helmy Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox