Background
Dowling, Joseph Leo was born on September 11, 1926 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Joseph Leo and Ruth Winifred (Tappan) Dowling.
Dowling, Joseph Leo was born on September 11, 1926 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Joseph Leo and Ruth Winifred (Tappan) Dowling.
AB, Brown U., 1947; Doctor of Medicine, Tufts U., 1950.
Ophthalmologist, Rhode Island Eye Institute, Providence, since 1957; associate clinical professor ophthalmology, Brown U. Medical School, Providence, since 1978.
Board chairman Trinity Repertory Company, Providence, 1968-1972. Trustee Brown U., Providence, 1980-1985, Butler Hospital, Providence, 1984-1989. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve,1952-1954.
Fellow American Academy Ophthalmology. Member New England Ophthalmol. Society (president).
Married Sarah Agnes Trenkamp, July 28, 1962. Children: Joseph III, Robert T., Charles T., Ruth T.