Pastor Oropeza Riera (12 October 1901 – 9 July 1991), born in Carora, Lara State, Venezuela, was a renowned pediatrician and one of the most prominent medical personalities in Venezuela. Later on in his life he also occupied certain political positions such as a term as a Deputy to the National Assembly.
Legacy In 1964 the award "Premio Pastor Oropeza" was created in his honor In 1983 he was named "Padre de la Pediatria Nacional" or the father of national pediatrics Numerous hospitals, clinics and departments are named after him
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