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Dr. Casey Means a Stanford graduate, is nominated as U.S. Surgeon General after Dr. Janette Nesheiwat's exit.
UPDATED: May 8, 2025 07:34 IST
President Donald Trump has named Dr. Casey Means as the United States Surgeon General nominee. In a statement that he posted on Truth Social, Trump characterized Dr. Means as having "impeccable MAHA credentials" and praised her background, saying she had the potential to become "one of the greatest Surgeon Generals in United States history." He added that she will work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current Secretary of Health and Human Services, to solve the nation's chronic disease crisis and bring about improved public health outcomes.
Nomination Arrives During Withdrawal of Former Selection
Dr. Means' nomination comes after Dr. Janette Nesheiwat withdrew from the role, who was originally chosen for the job. Reports by Axios state Nesheiwat's nomination was withdrawn when concerns were brought up about her educational credentials. Activist Laura Loomer questioned Nesheiwat's graduation from the University of Arkansas. CBS News eventually verified she had graduated from a Caribbean medical school, so the White House began looking for an alternative candidate.
A Glimpse into Dr. Means' History
Dr. Casey Means is a graduate of Stanford University, where she had done both her undergraduate degree with honors and her medical degree. During her time at Stanford, she was class president and subsequently became a member of the university's faculty. She also received surgical training in Head and Neck Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University.
Health Tech Advocate and Author
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Means co-founded Levels, a health technology company dedicated to addressing the global metabolic health epidemic. She has written the book Good Energy, which emphasizes real-world strategies for optimizing metabolic health and overall well-being.
On her website, Dr. Means explains her vision of empowering people to live vibrant, healthy lives and make a positive impact on the world. She underlines sustainability, health education, and integrative well-being as pillars of her philosophy.
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Published By:
Rivanshi Rakhrai
Published On:
May 8, 2025
