Biography of Robert Lee Mitchell, M. D.
Dr. Robert Lee Mitchell, born in the Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma, in 1880, practiced medicine in Vinita from 1909 to 1921. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, he later served as a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps during World War I, participating in major offensives in France. He was involved in various medical and civic organizations and held positions such as County physician and surgeon in the U.S. Public Health Service. Dr. Mitchell is recognized for his contributions to the medical field and his community.