Salatich, Peter B., M.D.

Submitted by Mike Miller

Salatich, Peter Blaise, M. D., was born in New Orleans, La., June 26, 1880; son of Blaise Peter and Eugenie (Bobillot) Salatich, the first-named of whom was born in Ragusa, Austria, and died in New Orleans in 1895, aged 44 years; mother born in New Orleans and a resident of the city at this time. The maternal grandparents, Frank and Chlotild Bobillot, came from France to New Orleans in 1852, and made their home in the city until the close of their lives. Frank Bobillot was a master mechanic, having learned his trade in France, and continued in this work throughout his life. Blaise Peter Salatich came from Austria and located at New Orleans when about 20 years old. He was for a time employed as a clerk in a mercantile house, but soon founded a grocery and commission business for himself. This business was soon enlarged, and the firm name became Salatich & Baccich. This firm was later dissolved on account of Mr. Salatich's failing health, and the business was continued by the former partner. Mr. Salatich afterward engaged in the liquor business, but disposed of his interest in this enterprise prior to his death. Peter Blaise Salatich received his early education in the public schools of New Orleans. After leaving school he was for 4 years employed as cashier for Charles Feahney, grocer. During this time the young man's nights were occupied with studies necessary to qualifying him for entering the medical department of Tulane university, and so well did he apply himself that his goal was attained in 1898. He graduated from Tulane university in 1905 with the degree of M. D., having in the meantime served 1 year as externe at the New Orleans Charity hospital--1899-1900--and 2 years as interne at the same institution--1903-1905. While prosecuting his medical studies at Tulane university, he was necroscopist to Prof. Chaille and prosector to Prof. Souchon. Following his graduation he was assistant house surgeon at the Hotel Dieu hospital from 1905 to 1907. From the latter date to the present time he has been a member of the medical faculty of Tulane university, first filling the post of chief of clinic to professor of gynecology, and afterward clinical instructor in obstetrics, which position he occupies at this time. He has also, from the time of his graduation, been a visiting surgeon to both the New Orleans Charity hospital and the Hotel Dieu hospital. Dr. Salatich is also instructor in surgery at the Hotel Dieu Training School for Nurses. His practice is principally devoted to diseases of women. The doctor is a member of the Louisiana State, Orleans parish and American Medical associations, Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity, Chess, Checkers & Whist club, Young Men's Gymnastic club, Knights of Columbus, United Slavonian Benevolent association, St. Luke's guild, Sacred Heart league, St. Margaret Daughters and American Federation of Catholic societies. Dr. Salatich is a Roman Catholic, and politically allied with the democratic party. Member of New Orleans County club, Motor League of Louisiana, New Orleans Automobile association.

Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 387-388. Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.