Alma Dea Morani
1907–2001 (age 94)
Plastic surgeon and sculptor
Biography
Alma Dea Morani was a pioneering plastic surgeon and sculptor who bridged art and medicine with remarkable skill. As one of the first women in her field, she brought a compassionate hand to every surgical procedure while continuing to create enduring works of art.
She inspired students and peers, encouraging future healers to honor the human form with the same reverence she brought to her sculptures, and her legacy continues in the many lives she touched.