Dr. Janette Nesheiwat Appointed U.S. Surgeon General by President-elect Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 22 the appointment of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as the U.S. Surgeon General for his incoming administration, citing her "unwavering commitment to saving and treating thousands of American lives." Dr. Nesheiwat, a general practitioner based in New York, also holds the position of medical director for CityMD, a prominent urgent care network in New York and New Jersey, and is a contributor to Fox News.
Her biography on Fox News emphasizes her role in transforming the healthcare industry through immediate access to care. Dr. Nesheiwat has extensive experience in medical relief efforts, participating in missions around the world with the American Red Cross, including her notable contributions following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. She is an alumna of the University of South Florida and completed her residency at the University of Arkansas Medical Center, along with emergency medicine rotations at Johns Hopkins University.
Originally hailing from Arkansas, Dr. Nesheiwat has practiced at Washington Regional Medical Center and Northwest Medical Hospital. Trump commended her efforts on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic and her work in response to natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Joplin tornadoes.
In his statement, Trump highlighted Dr. Nesheiwat’s advocacy for preventive health and her dedication to ensuring access to affordable healthcare for all Americans. Furthermore, he noted her inspiring personal story, growing up as one of five children raised by a widowed immigrant nurse, which fueled her desire to serve and help others throughout her medical career.
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