Dr. Casey Means Nominated for U.S. Surgeon General
President Donald Trump announced earlier this week that he will nominate Dr. Casey Means to replace Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as the U.S. surgeon general, following scrutiny of Nesheiwat’s credentials.
Background and Medical Education
Dr. Means is known for her active role in the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, which is advocated by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A Stanford University alumnus, she earned her bachelor’s degree in human biology in 2009 and received her medical degree from the Stanford School of Medicine in 2014.
Initially training as a resident at Oregon Health and Science University in otolaryngology, she left her program after five years. In her own words, Means stated, “During my training as a surgeon, I saw how broken and exploitative the healthcare system is and left to focus on how to keep people out of the operating room.”
She has since shifted her focus towards functional medicine, emphasizing preventive health, although she is currently not board-certified in a specific medical specialty. According to the Oregon Medical Board, her medical license is presently inactive.
Professional Journey
Following her departure from residency, Dr. Means worked as a guest lecturer at Stanford and served as an associate editor for the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. She co-founded Levels, an innovative app designed to help users track their dietary and health metrics, including sleep patterns and glucose levels.
A Growing Influence
Dr. Means has also made headlines with her book titled “Good Energy,” co-authored with her brother Calley Means, which discusses health crises facing Americans. Appearances on notable platforms such as The Tucker Carlson Show and The Joe Rogan Experience have further increased her visibility, where she discussed topics like the widespread prescription of birth control and the effects of the medication Ozempic.
In a recent roundtable with Kennedy, she emphasized, “The message I’m here to share and reiterate is that American health is getting destroyed,” highlighting chronic illness as a critical issue.
Controversial Perspectives
Dr. Means’s viewpoints align closely with Kennedy’s, particularly regarding health issues such as the chronic disease epidemic and skepticism towards vaccines. She has advocated for the elimination of ultra-processed foods from school lunches while promoting organic and regenerative food options.
Her assertive statements include one in 2021, where she described glucose as “a molecule [that] has caused more destruction of the human mind and body than any other substance in human history.” This position has raised eyebrows, as glucose is an essential energy source for the human body.
Furthermore, Dr. Means has expressed concerns about vaccines, calling for further research into their cumulative effects on children and criticizing mandated vaccinations, including the hepatitis B vaccine for infants, which is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, it’s important to note that there is no scientific evidence indicating that childhood vaccines or the CDC vaccination schedule are unsafe.
Conclusion
As Dr. Casey Means prepares for her potential role as U.S. surgeon general, her unique background and health philosophies are likely to generate both interest and debate in the medical community and beyond.