Joseph Warner

Joseph Warner (1717–1801) was a British surgeon and plantation owner in Dominica. He was the first to tie the common carotid artery, an operation he performed in 1775.

Life He was the eldest son of Ashton Warner (1691–1752) of Antigua. He was sent to England young, and was educated for six or seven years at Westminster School.

Warner was apprenticed for seven years to Samuel Sharp, surgeon to Guy's Hospital, on 3 December 1734. He passed his examination for the great diploma of the Barber-Surgeons' Company on 1 December 1741; and on 2 March 1742 he paid the fee of £10 and took the livery of the company.

Warner had brothers including William Warner of Antigua (died 1771), the merchant Edward Warner of Austin Friars (died 1772), Daniel Warner and Samuel Henry Warner.