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Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Dr. James J. Otis, one of Ohio's oldest practicing physicians, looks through the chart of a patient who has been with him for decades. At 93, Otis will retire from full-time practice Dec. 31 at the urging of family members.

Related online story:

After caring for generations, Dr. Jim to retire

Still practicing medicine at 93 years old, Dr. James J. Otis of Celina reminisces between some of his last scheduled appointments.

Otis, better known as Dr. Jim, plans to retire at the end of the year, capping a career that spans 66 years. [More]

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