Background
Otero, Manuel Jesus was born on January 16, 1918 in Havana, Cuba. Came to United States, 1944, naturalized, 1952. Son of Manuel and Maria (Oliva) Otero.
Otero, Manuel Jesus was born on January 16, 1918 in Havana, Cuba. Came to United States, 1944, naturalized, 1952. Son of Manuel and Maria (Oliva) Otero.
Bachelor of Science, B.L., College de Belen, Habana, 1936. Doctor of Medicine, University Habana, 1942.
Intern, psychiatric resident Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware, New Jersey State Hospital, Trenton, 1943-1947, junior staff psychiatrist, 1947-1948, chief special therapy department, 1948-1949, acting chief males services, 1949-1950, chief males services, 1950-1952. Director special treatment unit Austin (Texas) State Hospital, 1952-1955. Resident psychiatry Veterans Administration Hospital, Houston, 1956.
Clinical director Terrell (Texas) State Hospital, 1956-1960. Assistant director mental health Board Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools, 1960-1965. Superintendent San Antonio State Hospital, 1965-1969.
Private practice psychiatry, 1969-1976. Staff psychiatrist Veterans Administration Hospital, Waco, Texas, 1976-1977, chief psychiatry service, 1978-1984.
Fellow American Psychiatric Association (life. President-elect Bexar County chapter 1973, Heart of Texas chapter Texas District Branch). Member American Medical Association, American, Texas Medical Association, McLennan County Medical Society, American Society Public Administration, Academy Religion and Mental Health.
Married Mercedes Pelaez, August 4, 1945. Children: Mary E., Manuel F., Robert E., Richard A., Martha A., Margaret L., Elizabeth C.