Biography of Dee Lee Connell, M. D.
Dr. Dee Lee Connell, born on May 3, 1872, in Jefferson City, Missouri, has established himself as a distinguished physician and surgeon in Picher, Oklahoma, since 1916. A graduate of Washington University and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, he specialized in surgery after an internship at St. Louis City Hospital. Connell founded Picher Hospital, significantly contributed to the town’s development, and served as its first mayor. He is a Democratic Party leader, active in various organizations, and committed to continuous medical education and community welfare.