Felton James 'Tony' Earls | |
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Born | January 1942 (age 82–83) New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
Alma mater | Howard University, BS (Chemistry), MD |
Occupation(s) | Child psychiatrist, social epidemiologist, medical educator |
Spouse(s) | Mary Carlson, a.k.a. Maya Carlson |
Children | two daughters, Leigh, born in 1967, and Tanya, born in 1974 |
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