Lawrence C. Mohr Jr.
Physician to Presidents Reagan and G. H. W. Bush
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Lawrence Charles Mohr Jr.[2][3] was the Physician to the President to Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. As Physician to the President, from 1989 onwards, he served concurrently with Burton J. Lee III, who was picked by Bush. Mohr was an advocate for medical transparency from the White House, stating, "The American people are entitled to know the health status of their president and presidential candidates."[4]
PresidentRonald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
Preceded byJohn E. Hutton Jr.
Succeeded byEleanor Mariano
BornLawrence Charles Mohr Jr.
Lawrence C. Mohr Jr. | |
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Mohr (left) with Ronald Reagan in 1987 | |
| Physician to the President | |
| In office 1987–1993 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | John E. Hutton Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Eleanor Mariano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawrence Charles Mohr Jr. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Bronze Star (2), Purple Heart[1] |
In 2016, Mohr suffered a spinal cord injury, which left him paralyzed. He underwent physical therapy at Shepherd Center.[1]
