Francis Xavier Essex

Background

Essex, Francis Xavier was born on July 17, 1931 in New York City. Son of John A. and Caroline H. (Weber) Essex.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Holy Cross College, 1953; Doctor of Medicine, Creighton U., 1960.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1959; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1969; regimental surgeon 2d Marine division, FMF, FMF, Lant, 1960-1961; staff medical officer, United States Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, 1963-1965; from assistant to chief medical service, United States Naval Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina., 1967-1969; chief medical service, United States Naval Hospital, Charleston, 1969-1970; retired captain, United States Naval Reserve, 1991; assistant professor, Medical College of South Carolina., Charleston, 1969-1970; from instructor to associate professor, University Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, since 1970; private practice,, Galveston, since 1970. Clinical associate professor of University Texas Medical Branch, since 1983. Chairman internal medicine department St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• Francis Xavier Essex has been listed as a noteworthy Physician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Honorary admiral Texas Navy, Galveston, since 1985. Board directors Moody House Retired Cmty., Galveston, 1970-1971. Member American Medical Association, American Society Internal Medicine, Texas Medical Association, Galveston County Medical Society, American College of Physicians.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, tennis, reading, woodworking.

Connections

Married Judith Ann McBride, July 11, 1959. Children: Paul F., Anne C., Caroline E., Julia M.

Father:

John A. Essex

Mother:

Caroline H. (Weber) Essex

Spouse:

Judith Ann McBride

child:

Paul F. Essex

child:

Anne C. Essex

child:

Julia M. Essex

child:

Caroline E. Essex