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FIGALLO DR. EDUARDO M. Dr. Eduardo M. Figallo, M.D., age 85, of Fox Chapel, former Director of Anesthesiology at DuBois Regional Medical Center, passed away at his home, on April 15, 2014. Born on February 25, 1929, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he was the son of the late Andres and Ynez Figallo. He was married to Olga Razetto de Figallo on April 19, 1965, in Lima, Peru. Prior to moving to DuBois in 1982, Dr. Figallo's professional career included service in clinical and academic positions in Lima at the British-American Hospital and the National Cancer Institute, in Pittsburgh at Magee Women's Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Presbyterian University Hospital, and in Greensburg at Westmorland Hospital. Dr. Figallo was appointed Director of Anesthesiology at DuBois Hospital in 1982 and assumed the same position at DuBois Regional Medical Center in 1985. He also served as staff anesthesiologist at DRMC Pain Evaluation & Management Center. At DRMC, Dr. Figallo was fundamental in establishing the Pre-surgery Clinic, the Labor Epidural Program, and the Pain Management & Evaluation Clinic, and he established the Anesthesia Quality Assurance Program protocols for JACHO accreditation. Dr. Figallo earned his M.D. degree at the University of San Marcos School of Medicine in Lima. He served as Captain in the Peruvian Army Medical Corps, completed his internship and residency at John Gaston University Hospital, University of Tennessee, and earned fellowships at Philadelphia General Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, University of (Seattle) Washington Hospital, University of Virginia Hospital, and American College of Anesthesiologists. He was a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is survived by five children, Carla and husband, Richard, of Fayetteville, GA, Eduardo, Pittsburgh, Ricardo and Kathy Peters, Columbus, OH, AIdo and wife, Lorissa, Charlotte, NC, Andres and wife, Melinda, Gahanna, OH; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Maria Rita Figallo Adrianzen de Polti, both of Lima. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Guillermo Figallo Adrianzen. Dr. Figallo and his family were an integral part of the DuBois area community for 24 years until his retirement in 2006 and return to Pittsburgh. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic. Church, 342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh. Contributions in memory of Dr. Eduardo M. Figallo may be made to DuBois Area Catholic Schools, 208 Central Christian Road, DuBois, PA 15801. Arrangements entrusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
