Vivek Murthy
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Vivek Murthy | |
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| 19th Surgeon General of the United States | |
| In office December 18, 2014 – April 21, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Boris Lushniak (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Sylvia Trent-Adams (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vivek Hallegere Murthy July 10, 1977 Huddersfield, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Alice Chen (m. 2015) |
| Alma mater | Harvard University Yale University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Public Health Service |
| Years of service | 2014–present |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Unit |  USPHS Commissioned Corps |
Vivek Hallegere Murthy (born July 10, 1977) is an American physician and a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Murthy served as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States from 2014 through 2017.[2]
Murthy, founder of nonprofit Doctors for Obama, replaced Boris Lushniak, who had been Acting Surgeon General since 2013.[2] Murthy was the first Surgeon General of Indian descent and was the youngest active duty flag officer in federal uniformed service.
On April 21, 2017, Murthy was relieved of his duties but will continue to serve as a member of the Commissioned Corps. Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams was named acting Surgeon General.[3]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ By personal statement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0ft3Ank6mw
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Clark, Charles S. (December 23, 2014). "Health Service Marks Banner Year Without a Surgeon General". Government Executive. National Journal Group. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Surgeon general dismissed, replaced by Trump administration". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2017-04-22.
Other websites[change | change source]
Media related to Vivek Murthy at Wikimedia Commons
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Boris Lushniak Acting |
Surgeon General of the United States 2014–2017 |
Succeeded by Sylvia Trent-Adams Acting |
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