Background
Patterson, Joseph Mcdowell was born on June 15, 1865 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, United States. Son of John L. and Amanda (Queen) Patterson.
Patterson, Joseph Mcdowell was born on June 15, 1865 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, United States. Son of John L. and Amanda (Queen) Patterson.
Preparatory education Smith’s Classical School (Cynthiana) and Georgetown (Kentucky) College. Doctor of Medicine Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati, 1887, New York Ophthalmic College, 1898.
Began practice, Augusta, Kentucky, 1887. Moved to Kansas City, Missoury, 1900. Professor ophthalmology, otology and laryngology, Kansas City University, and eye, ear and throat surgeon to Saint Mary's Hospital, 1900-1912.
Fellow American College Surgeons. Mason.; Member Christian Church.
Married Blanche Bowman, December 14, 1887.