Janette Nesheiwat

Janette Nesheiwat
Personal details
BornCarmel, New York, U.S.
RelativesJaclyn Stapp (sister)
Julia Nesheiwat (sister)
Michael Waltz (brother-in-law)
EducationUniversity of South Florida (BS)
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (MD)

Janette Nesheiwat is an American physician, commentator and politician. Nesheiwat was as an assistant medical director of CityMD. She is a medical contributor on Fox News.

In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Nesheiwat to be the United States surgeon general under his second administration. Her nomination was withdrawn by President Trump in May 2025.

Early life

Nesheiwat was born in Carmel, New York. Her parents are Christian Jordanian immigrants. Her sisters are Julia Nesheiwat, Jaclyn Stapp, Dina Nesheiwat, and Daniel Nesheiwat.

In 1982, Nesheiwat's family moved to Umatilla, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of South Florida in 2000. She also studied at Stetson University.

Nesheiwat graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2009.

Medical career

Nesheiwat began her career in family medicine in Arkansas. She was also the host of Family Health Today. In 2012, she was awarded the Red Cross community partner hero award. She was known for her medical work, local television reporting, and international relief efforts in Haiti.

Nesheiwat later moved to New York City, where she became a medical director for CityMD. In March 2020, she was hired by Fox News as a medical commentator. She talked about the COVID-19 pandemic during her time with Fox.

Nesheiwat wrote a book Beyond the Stethoscope: Miracles in Medicine, which was released in 2024. She also sells her own brand of dietary supplements, called BC Boost.

U.S. Surgeon General

On November 22, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Nesheiwat to serve as the United States surgeon general for his second administration.

On May 7, 2025, Trump withdrew the nomination after investigative reporting revealed that Nesheiwat lied about her medical education and lied about being commissioned as an army officer. Hours later, Trump announced that he would instead nominate Casey Means as surgeon general.

References

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  3. 1 2 "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.
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  6. 1 2 Hansen, Lee (7 June 1998). "Mother, Daughter Win Scholarships". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
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  8. ↑ "Search Request: First Name = Janette, Last Name = Nesheiwat, Degree = Bachelor of Science, Major = Biology". University of South Florida Alumni Association. Retrieved 12 December 2019.[permanent dead link]
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  10. ↑ "2010 Annual Report Area Health Education Centers" (PDF). Arkansas General Assembly. August 2010. p. 9. Retrieved 4 December 2019.[permanent dead link]
  11. ↑ White, C.D. (15 June 2011). "It couldn't happen here?". Lovely County Citizen. Archived from the original on 23 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  12. ↑ Mag, Met (2019-10-16). "Dr. Janette Nesheiwat". Metropolitan Magazine. Archived from the original on 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  13. ↑ "Janette Nesheiwat - 40 Under 40". Arkansas Business. 2013. Archived from the original on 4 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  14. ↑ "20 Years, 20 Leaders: Janette Nesheiwat, MD". The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  15. ↑ "FOX News Channel Names Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to Contributor Role". www.businesswire.com. 2020-03-16. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  16. ↑ Flood, Brian (16 March 2020). "Fox News adds medical contributors amid coronavirus pandemic". Fox News Channel. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ "Beyond the Stethoscope". Simon & Schuster. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  19. ↑ Stone, Will (23 November 2024). "What to know about Trump's picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general". Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  20. ↑ "About B+C Boost". BC Boost. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  21. ↑ Pager, Tyler (May 7, 2025). "The White House is planning to withdraw the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to be surgeon general, according to a person familiar with the decision". The New York Times. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  22. ↑ Pager, Tyler (May 7, 2025). "Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nomination and Announces New Choice". The New York Times. Retrieved May 7, 2025.

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