David Joseph Mata

Background

Mata, David Joseph was born on February 3, 1956 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of José and Josephine Mata.

Education

Bachelor in Biology, Point Loma College, 1978; postgraduate, California State University, Los Angeles, 1978-1980; Doctor of Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1987.

Career

Resident in family medicine, San Bernardino (California) County Medical Center, 1987-1990; medical director, Salud Medical Center, Woodburn, Oregon, since 1990. Adjunct assistant professor Oregon Health Sciences U. School Medicine, Portland, since 1991. Active staff member Salem Hospital, Oregon, since 1992.

Active staff member Silverton Hospital, Oregon, since 1992. Consultant, steering committee member American Lung Association, Salem, since 1992.

Achievements

• David Joseph Mata has been listed as a noteworthy Physician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Expert witness to the United States Congress, Oregon Supreme Court, 1992. Counselor East Los Angeles Task Force, 1979-1980. Member Nazarene Health Care Felloship, American Academy Family Physicians, Northwest Regional Primary Care Association (clinicians committee 1990-1993), Marion-Polk County Medical Society, Oregon Medical Association.

Interests

• Avocations: drawing, camping, family activities, church activities, public speaking.

Connections

Married Judith Symons, September 9, 1978. Children: Daniel José, Timothy John.

Father:

José Mata

Mother:

Josephine Mata

Spouse:

Judith Symons

child:

Timothy John Mata

child:

Daniel José Mata