Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz

Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz (March 3, 1921 – November 10, 2014) was an American surfer and physician, who gave up practicing medicine for a living and decided to become a professional surfer. In 1972, he founded a surf camp run by his family, where campers could live alongside and surf with members of the Paskowitz family. He and his family have been referred to as the "First Family of Surfing".

Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz
Born(1921-03-03)March 3, 1921
DiedNovember 10, 2014(2014-11-10) (aged 93)
Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Alma materStanford University School of Medicine
Occupation(s)Doctor, surfer
SpouseJuliette Paéz (third wife)
Children11
RelativesSonia Darrin (sister)
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