Jeffrey Kuhlman
American M.D. and former Physician to the President
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Jeffrey Craig Kuhlman (born 1963) is an American medical doctor and former Physician to the President under Barack Obama.[1][2] He is board-certified in Aerospace, Family, and Occupational Medicine.[3]
1963 (age 62–63)
Jeffrey Kuhlman | |
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Kuhlman in 2009 | |
| Physician to the President | |
| In office January 20, 2009 – July 25, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Richard Tubb |
| Succeeded by | Ronny Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeffrey Craig Kuhlman 1963 (age 62–63) |
| Spouse | Sandy |
| Military service | |
| Branch | United States Navy |
Service years | 1983–2013 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Medical Corps |
Early life and education
He graduated from Loma Linda University Medical School in 1987 and completed his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.[4]
Career
Following his retirement from the United States Navy, Kuhlman took the position of Senior Vice President & Associate Chief Medical Officer at Florida Hospital.[5] Kuhlman served as White House physician from 2000 to 2013, attending to Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and physician to the president under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013.[6]
He also served as Director of the White House Medical Unit, White House Physician, and Senior Flight Surgeon of Marine One.[7]
