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The
history of Arizona's physicians is rich in mystery,
controversy, innovation and pride. Since the
settlers first inhabited the territory, physicians
have been a part of Arizona's legacy. They helped
shape the culture of this Great State and set
the standard for the quality of care delivered
to its citizens. The Physicians of Interest
page on this website highlights the historical
work of Arizona's physicians and the roles they
played while shaping the State's future. The
biography of a new physician will be added each
month and in time, the page will represent a
patchwork of the names and faces that brought
medicine in Arizona to life.
John Handy, M.D.
An Arizona medical history tidbit. . .
In 1871, Dr. John Handy, a well-trained military physician, was lured to Tucson with the promise of an annual salary of $25 to care for several prominent families. He remained in practice in Southern Arizona until he was killed in a 1891 gunfight with a lawyer!
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