Dr. Janet Nesheiwat Takes Role at Walter Reed
Dr. Janet Nesheiwat recently started a new position at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, focusing on the care of U.S. military personnel and veterans. She describes this role as a “deep honor.”
Nesheiwat, a former contributor to Fox News and a past nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, shared with Fox News Digital that her work centers on helping military and government personnel experiencing mysterious health issues, often referred to as Havana syndrome.
In her role, she aids in the management of patients, including military officials, diplomats, and their families, who grapple with complex neurological and vestibular conditions.
Havana syndrome is a neurological ailment, the cause of which has yet to be determined. It predominantly impacts U.S. officials abroad. While some officials speculate it might be linked to hostile actions, the specifics are still under investigation by U.S. intelligence and Congressional committees with no definitive conclusions drawn yet.
Nesheiwat emphasized the privilege she feels in serving at Walter Reed, especially given the many soldiers who come back with traumatic brain injuries, blast exposure, and various neurological conditions. She stated the mission of both Walter Reed and the Department of Veterans Affairs is to provide “comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based care that helps patients heal, regain function, and return to the highest level of health possible.”
“I’m honored to be part of a team that works to heal and restore hope to our brave service members,” she added. This sentiment resonates personally for her, as she noted a strong family legacy of military service, including relatives who served in various wars. She expressed that their commitment deepened her respect for the military and made her role this Memorial Day weekend especially meaningful.
A board-certified doctor in family medicine and emergency medicine, Nesheiwat also dedicates time to volunteering in a Veterans Affairs emergency room. She graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she served as Chief Resident.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led medical teams on the front lines in New York City, and she has managed public health responses to several health crises, including influenza epidemics and the opioid crisis. Nesheiwat previously held the position of the first female medical director for Manhattan’s CityMD, a prominent emergency medical system in the U.S. Her nomination as U.S. Surgeon General was withdrawn due to differing views on vaccine policies.
A source mentioned that Nesheiwat is taking legal action against certain media outlets for misrepresenting her background. Following her nomination, she expressed eagerness to work closely with the Trump administration in a “senior policy capacity.”
She reaffirmed her commitment to improving the health and well-being of all Americans, clarifying that her focus will remain unchanged. Interestingly, she is related to U.S. Ambassador Michael Waltz. After Nesheiwat’s withdrawn nomination, Casey Means was appointed U.S. Surgeon General, but that nomination has also recently been withdrawn, making way for Dr. Nicole Safier to be nominated in her place.
