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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                     November 28, 2025

Dr. Terry D. King Honored with the 2025 Prince Mahidol Award in Medicine

The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage has announced that Terry D. King, MD, Senior Staff Physician at Ochsner Children’s Health Center (West Monroe Louisiana, USA) has been named the 2025 Laureate of the Prince Mahidol Award in Medicine — one of the world’s most prestigious honors in global health and medical innovation.

Established in 1992 to commemorate Prince Mahidol of, revered as the Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand, the Prince Mahidol Award recognizes groundbreaking contributions transforming health care worldwide.

Dr. King revolutionized care for infants, children and adults born with heart defects, saving countless lives and expanding the field of interventional cardiology. His pioneering work in developing minimally invasive non-surgical ways to treat complex heart disease led to outcomes once believed impossible.

“Dr. King is a visionary innovator and healer whose compassion is reflected in every life he touches,” said Dr. Ziyad M. Hijazi, longtime colleague and President of the PICS Society. “His work permanently changed pediatric cardiovascular medicine. Generations of children around the world thrive today because of his brilliance, dedication, and unwavering belief that better options must exist.“

Dr. King and his spouse have been graciously invited to Bangkok, where Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the Award Ceremony on January 28, 2026, followed by academic engagements and commemorations marking the 100th Prince Mahidol Laureate celebration.

This honor places Dr. King among an elite group of global medical leaders whose achievements continue to elevate standards of care and inspire further innovation in the health sciences. Congratulations Dr. King on this phenomenal award…well deserved !

About the Prince Mahidol Award Prince Mahidol Award is presented annually to individuals or institutions that achieve the most significant progress in Medicine and Public Health. Laureates are selected by internationally renowned experts and are recognized for their enduring impact on humanity.

Media Inquiries:Dr. Ziyad M.Hijazi,info@CHDinterventions.org

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