Tirso del Junco
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Dr. Tirso del Junco-Mesa (b April 20, 1925 in Havana
, Cuba
) is a general surgeon, Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery
, Fellow of American College of Surgeons
.
He is a graduate from the University of Havana
medical school. Former president of the medical staff of Queen of Angeles Hospital and Santa Marta Hospital, Los Angeles, California
. He is also a member of the medical staff of the Saint Vincent Hospital
and Good Samaritan Hospital
. Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery of the, California College of Medicine - Irvine. He is founder and former Chairman of Los Angeles National Bank
. He was Chairman and Member of Board of Regent of University of California
. He was Chairman and Member of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service
. He is a Former delegate to the United States Delegation to the 22nd Conference UNESCO
. Former Chairman of the California Republican Party
1980 and again in 1993 and national chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly
in the mid-1980s. Delegate to the Republican National Convention
1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004. Former Captain United States Army
and Chief of Surgery of Camp Hanford Army Hospital. Former medical officer Cuban Army of liberation "Bay of Pig". He is a Member of American Federation of Television and Radio Arts. Former Ambassador Sovereign Military Order of Malta to Nicaragua. He was a member of the Cuban rowing team at the 1948 Summer Olympics
in London
, England
. Recipient of numerous awards including Americanism medal, Daughters of the American Revolution
. He is a Member of the Knight of Magisterial Grace Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Visitors of the United State Naval Academy. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Molina Medical Group and the Reserve Orange County Sheriffs Professional Services. He is President and Chairman of the Board of the Hollywood Park Charities.
Dr. del Junco has resided in the United States since 1949 and is married to a native Californian of Mexican American heritage, and they have four children. One of his children is Tirso del Junco-Bobadilla, a noted surgeon in his own right. His parents were Alberto del Junco-Andre and Violeta Mesa.
Havana
Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
) is a general surgeon, Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery
American Board of Surgery
The American Board of Surgery is an independent, non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge...
, Fellow of American College of Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is an educational association of surgeons created in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.-Membership:...
.
He is a graduate from the University of Havana
University of Havana
The University of Havana or UH is a university located in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba. Founded in 1728, the University of Havana is the oldest university in Cuba, and one of the first to be founded in the Americas...
medical school. Former president of the medical staff of Queen of Angeles Hospital and Santa Marta Hospital, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
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. He is also a member of the medical staff of the Saint Vincent Hospital
Saint Vincent Hospital
The Saint Vincent Hospital is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The hospital was founded by the Catholic organization Sisters of Providence in 1893 and was named after the patron saint of the Sisters' order, Saint Vincent de Paul. In 1990, the hospital merged with the Fallon Healthcare System....
and Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital (Los Angeles)
Good Samaritan Hospital is a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States. The hospital has 408 beds.-History:Good Samaritan Hospital was founded in 1885, although the current hospital was built in 1976...
. Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery of the, California College of Medicine - Irvine. He is founder and former Chairman of Los Angeles National Bank
Los Angeles National Bank
Los Angeles National Bank is an overseas Chinese bank in the United States. Headquartered in Buena Park, California, with branch offices in Silver Lake, Los Angeles and Monterey Park, this privately-held community bank was first established on December 18, 1973.In contrast to other traditional...
. He was Chairman and Member of Board of Regent of University of California
University of California
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. He was Chairman and Member of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service
United States Postal Service
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. He is a Former delegate to the United States Delegation to the 22nd Conference UNESCO
UNESCO
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. Former Chairman of the California Republican Party
California Republican Party
The California Republican Party is the California affiliate of the United States Republican Party. The party chairman is Tom Del Beccaro and is based in Burbank, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. The RPC also has a headquarters in Sacramento....
1980 and again in 1993 and national chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly
Republican National Hispanic Assembly
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly is an American political organization founded in 1967 which seeks to promote Hispanic issues and interests within the Republican Party, and the Party's interests and candidates within the Hispanic population...
in the mid-1980s. Delegate to the Republican National Convention
Republican National Convention
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1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004. Former Captain United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
and Chief of Surgery of Camp Hanford Army Hospital. Former medical officer Cuban Army of liberation "Bay of Pig". He is a Member of American Federation of Television and Radio Arts. Former Ambassador Sovereign Military Order of Malta to Nicaragua. He was a member of the Cuban rowing team at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London
London
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, England
England
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. Recipient of numerous awards including Americanism medal, Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage-based membership organization for women who are descended from a person involved in United States' independence....
. He is a Member of the Knight of Magisterial Grace Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Visitors of the United State Naval Academy. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Molina Medical Group and the Reserve Orange County Sheriffs Professional Services. He is President and Chairman of the Board of the Hollywood Park Charities.
Dr. del Junco has resided in the United States since 1949 and is married to a native Californian of Mexican American heritage, and they have four children. One of his children is Tirso del Junco-Bobadilla, a noted surgeon in his own right. His parents were Alberto del Junco-Andre and Violeta Mesa.