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GENERATIONAL
PERSPECTIVES
his father’s and his own experiences to his children. About Joseph D. Diaz, MD: San Antonio-born, Dr. Joseph D.
As a father of seven and grandfather of one (soon to be three), Diaz earned his B.S. in Biology from St. Mary’s University and his
medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at
Diaz takes pride in seeing his own children grow into their pro- Galveston. His internship and residency, as well as his fellowship
fessions. Two of those are taking a similar path into medicine. His in Allergy and Immunology, was completed at the University of
daughter Alisha is currently studying to become a physician’s as- South Florida College of Medicine.
sistant in New Mexico and his son Joseph is a current internal
medicine resident at the University of California in San Diego. Since opening his private practice in 1988, Dr. Diaz has served
on multiple medical committees and boards. He is past president
In our ever evolving field, there is one thing that Diaz hopes of the Mexican American Hispanic Physicians Association, San
does not alter for our future medical professionals, the rewarding Antonio Allergy Society, and the Texas Allergy, Asthma and Im-
and gratifying relationships we make with our patients. He ex- munology Society. He has served as Director of the A/I division
plains that as an allergist, he is able to foster close relationships at UTHealth and as training program director. He is currently on
with young patients and watch as they grow and excel in their lives. the board of the AAAAI Foundation. He directs a free Asthma
It is this human element of celebrating the successes of our patients clinic in San Antonio and received the distinguished Alumni
and persevering through the trying times that his father engraved Award from St. Mary’s University in 2015.
in him and his wish for his son and daughter as they experience
their journey into medicine. It is about improving the overall Practice: Allergy SA | Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associ-
health and well-being of the individuals that make up the com- ates of South Texas
munity that we are a part of.
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