Background
Munoa, José L. was born on February 14, 1926 in San Sebastian, Spain. Son of Claudio and Purificacion (Roiz) Munoa.
ophthalmologist medical educator
Munoa, José L. was born on February 14, 1926 in San Sebastian, Spain. Son of Claudio and Purificacion (Roiz) Munoa.
Degree in medicine, University Complutense, Madrid, 1951. Doctor of Medicine, University Salamanca, 1964.
Resident in ophthalmology, Hospital Clinic U. San Carlos, Madrid, 1951-1954; resident in ophthalmology, St. Clare's Hospital, New York City, 1955-1956; private practice ophthalmology, Policlinica Guipuzcoa, San Sebastian, since 1958; chief surgeon department ophthalmology, Hospital Cruz Roja Espanola, San Sebastian, Spain, 1970-1975; head department ophthalmology, Hospital Nova Scoti Aranzazu, San Sebastian, 1975-1985; professor ophthalmology, U. Basque Country, San Sebastian, 1977-1991; professor of history of medicine, U. Basque Country, San Sebastian, 1977-1987; professor medical ethics, deontology, U. Basque Country, San Sebastian, 1990-1995; emeritus professor, U. Basque Country, San Sebastian, since 1995.
Fellow International College Surgeons, Royal College Ophthalmologists. Member Sociedad Española Oftalmologia (Premio Arruga 1965), Premio Castroveijo, Societe Française D'Ophtalmologie, American Academy Ophthalmology, Sociedad Española Historia de la Medicina.
Married Maria P. Salvador. Children: Laura, Nelida.