Science, Medicine & Engineering
Distinguished
Penelope Baabe Tettey Adinku
Ghana's first woman cardiothoracic surgeon
Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Ghana Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
The first Ghanaian woman to operate on hearts, at the centre Frimpong-Boateng built.
Penelope Baabe Tettey Adinku is the first Ghanaian female cardiothoracic surgeon, working at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and as a senior specialist at the National Cardiothoracic Centre.
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