In the small town of the Midwest, the doctor was by far the most important person we knew. We knew he could cure all of our ills and he did. He was first a doctor – then a myriad of other very helpful and interesting things; but the most outstanding attribute was that he was a character.

I first knew of this man in the early 1930's and have never quit telling tales about him and his life.

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To read the rest of this story in the "History" section of the newly-redesigned Virginia Gay Hospital web site, click HERE.


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What a great article on Doc Dingman. Being from the Urbana area, I am well remembered of Doc's office and everything he did for Urbana. I think every student who played sports had a physical from Doc. Thanks Mr. Elwick.
By: Donna Relf on March 7th 8:58pm
Great reading, Keith. Proud to be mentored by you!
By: Ken Page on March 7th 10:20pm
Doc Dingman helped bring me into this world and I recall his office and several visits there. How could I ever forget that whistling of his..... :-)))
By: Jim Hilliard on March 8th 1:27pm
LOVED the story, although I didn't know the kind doctor, he sounds like an interesting fellow!
By: Patty Morgan on March 12th 9:31am

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