Patrick Soon-Shiong (born July 29, 1952) is a board-certified South African born Chinese-American general/transplant surgeon in Culver City, California.
He is popularly known for inventing Abraxane, a drug with high efficacy against lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Soon-Shiong is also a businessman, bioscientist, and media proprietor.
Patrick Soon-Shiong Facts
- Full Name: Patrick Soon-Shiong
- Age: 70 years old
- Date of Birth: July 29, 1952
- Place of Birth: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Occupation: Neurosurgeon
- Nationality: American
- Wife: Michele B. Chan
Patrick Soon-Shiong Medical School & Residency
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – Residency, General surgery
- General Hospital, Johannesburg – Internship
- University of the Witwatersrand – Medical School
Patrick Soon-Shiong Career
Patrick Soon-Shiong is a multibillionaire entrepreneur, bioscientist, and media mogul. He created the medicine Abraxane, which became well-known for its effectiveness against lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer.
Soon-Shiong is the founder of NantWorks, a network of healthcare, biotech, and artificial intelligence startups; a visiting professor at Imperial College London and Dartmouth College; and an adjunct professor of surgery and executive director of the Wireless Health Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Soon-Shiong has more than 100 scientific papers to his credit, as well as more than 230 issued patents on breakthroughs in technology and medicine.
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License – Active through 2024
Location & Contact Information
Chan Soon-Shiong Institute For Medicine
2040 E Mariposa Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
(855) 797-9277
Patrick Soon-Shiong Net Worth
Patrick Soon-Shiong has an estimated net worth of US$11.5 billion.
