Jose A. Dominguez oral history collection

Collection

Identifier: HHC 125

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This interview with Dr. Jose A. Dominguez (1909-1999), an osteopathic physician of Taos, New Mexico, focuses on his half-century medical practice in that community. A family practitioner with special interest in obstetrics and surgery, Dr. Dominguez set up his practice in Taos in 1938. Among the subjects discussed in this interview are Dr. Dominguez's personal and professional backgrounds; his medical education at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery; the focus and economics of his Taos practice; relations between MDs and the osteopaths; continuing medical education; and others.

Dates

1983 November 1

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Biographical / Historical

Dr. Jose A. Dominguez (1909-1999) was an osteopathic physician of Taos, New Mexico. A family practitioner with special interest in obstetrics and surgery, Dr. Dominguez set up his practice in Taos in 1938 and practiced for 50 years. Born in Chamisal, New Mexico, he attended Menaul School (1924-1928), Albuquerque Business College (1929), and Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery (1931-1936). Dr. Dominguez practiced at the Donovan Clinic in Raton from 1936-1938 before opening his practice in Taos. He served as mayor of Taos from 1943-1944.