Janette Nesheiwat
Janette Nesheiwat is an American physician, commentator and politician. Nesheiwat was as an assistant medical director of CityMD.[1] She is a medical contributor on Fox News.[2]
Janette Nesheiwat | |
|---|---|
| Surgeon General of the United States | |
Nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Donald Trump (elect) |
| Succeeding | Vivek Murthy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carmel, New York, U.S. |
| Relatives | Jaclyn Stapp (sister) Julia Nesheiwat (sister) Michael Waltz (brother-in-law) |
| Education | University of South Florida (BS) American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (MD) |
In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Nesheiwat to be the United States surgeon general under his second administration.[3]
Early life
changeNesheiwat was born in Carmel, New York.[4] Her parents are Christian Jordanian immigrants.[5] Her sisters are Julia Nesheiwat, Jaclyn Stapp, Dina Nesheiwat, and Daniel Nesheiwat.[6]
In 1982, Nesheiwat's family moved to Umatilla, Florida.[6][7] She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of South Florida in 2000.[8] She also studied at Stetson University.[5]
Nesheiwat graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine[9] and at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2009.[10]
Medical career
changeNesheiwat began her career in family medicine in Arkansas.[11] She was also the host of Family Health Today. In 2012, she was awarded the Red Cross community partner hero award.[12] She was known for her medical work, local television reporting, and international relief efforts in Haiti.[13]
Nesheiwat later moved to New York City, where she became a medical director for CityMD.[14] In March 2020, she was hired by Fox News as a medical commentator.[15] She talked about the COVID-19 pandemic during her time with Fox.[16][17]
Nesheiwat wrote a book Beyond the Stethoscope: Miracles in Medicine, which was released in 2024.[18] She also sells her own brand of dietary supplements, called BC Boost.[19][20]
U.S. Surgeon General
changeOn November 22, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Nesheiwat to serve as the United States surgeon general for his second administration.[3]
References
change- ↑ Frazier, Kierra (November 22, 2024). "Trump chooses Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for surgeon general". Politico. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ↑ Vazquez, Maegan (November 22, 2024). "President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday night that he intends to nominate Janette Nesheiwat to serve as the next surgeon general". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "President-elect Donald J. Trump announced that he wanted Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to be the next United States surgeon general". The New York Times. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ Kluger, Adam (October 2019). "Dr. Janette Nesheiwat". Metropolitan Magazine. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 O'Cain, Woody (2017). "Nurturing Greatness". Stetson Magazine. Stetson University. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Hansen, Lee (7 June 1998). "Mother, Daughter Win Scholarships". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ↑ Badie, Rick (2 January 1992). "Students Tapped For Leadership". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ↑ "Search Request: First Name = Janette, Last Name = Nesheiwat, Degree = Bachelor of Science, Major = Biology". University of South Florida Alumni Association. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ "Physician Profile: Janette Nesheiwat". nydoctorprofile.com. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ "2010 Annual Report Area Health Education Centers" (PDF). Arkansas General Assembly. August 2010. p. 9. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ↑ White, C.D. (15 June 2011). "It couldn't happen here?". Lovely County Citizen. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ↑ Mag, Met (2019-10-16). "Dr. Janette Nesheiwat". Metropolitan Magazine. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
- ↑ "Janette Nesheiwat - 40 Under 40". Arkansas Business. 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ↑ "20 Years, 20 Leaders: Janette Nesheiwat, MD". The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ↑ "FOX News Channel Names Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to Contributor Role". www.businesswire.com. 2020-03-16. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
- ↑ Flood, Brian (16 March 2020). "Fox News adds medical contributors amid coronavirus pandemic". Fox News Channel. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ↑ Johnson, Ted (17 March 2020). "Fox News Personalities Shift To Urgency Of Coronavirus Crisis After Some Decried Media Overreaction". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ↑ "Beyond the Stethoscope". Simon & Schuster. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ Stone, Will (23 November 2024). "What to know about Trump's picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general". Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ↑ "About B+C Boost". BC Boost. Retrieved 23 November 2024.