PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
June 12, 2014
MEMORANDUM FOR: JAY CARNEY
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
FROM: RONNY L. JACKSON, MD, FAAEM PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR, WHITE HOUSE MEDICAL UNIT
SUBJECT:
The President’s Periodic Physical Exam
President Barack Obama has completed his third periodic physical examination as President of the United States. I performed and supervised the examination with appropriate specialty consultations and diagnostic testing. The exam was conducted during the month of May 2014, as the President’s schedule allowed. The President’s previous physical examination was completed in October 2011.
This examination focused on evidence-based health screening and disease prevention. The purpose of this exam was to provide the public with an update of the President’s current health status and to ensure the President continues to enjoy all the benefits of good health.
With President Obama’s consent, I release the following health information:
Vital Statistics
Age: 52 years, 10 months Height: 6’1” (73 inches) Weight: 180 pounds
Body Mass Index: 23.7 kg/m2 Resting heart rate: 62 bpm Blood pressure: 112/70 mm Hg Pulse-oximetry: 100% Temperature: 98.0 degrees F
Physical Examination by System
Eyes: Visual fields were normal. Uncorrected bilateral visual acuity was 20/20. Fundoscopic exam was normal bilaterally. No ocular pathology was discovered.
Head/Ears/Nose/Throat: Normal exam of the head, ears, nose, and pharynx.
Neck: Normal thyroid exam. No noted lymphadenopathy. Auscultation of the carotid arteries normal.
Pulmonary: Lungs clear to auscultation.
Cardiology: Heart with normal rate and regular rhythm. No murmurs or other abnormal heart sounds noted.
Gastrointestinal: Normal exam. No masses, hepatomegaly or splenomegaly noted. Genitourinary System: Normal exam.
Musculoskeletal: Mild tenderness to palpation of the plantar surface of the right foot (consistent with recurrent right plantar fasciitis). Remainder of musculoskeletal exam was unremarkable. Neurological: Examination of cranial nerves, cerebellar function, motor function, and sensory system all normal.
Dermatology: Several small benign skin tags identified on neck. No evidence of skin cancer, acute or chronic skin disorders or disease. Remainder of skin normal.
Laboratory Results
Lipid Panel:
Total cholesterol: 213 (mg/dL)
Triglycerides: 47 (mg/dL)
HDL cholesterol: 72 (mg/dL)
LDL cholesterol: 137 (mg/dL)
VLDL cholesterol: 9 (mg/dL)
Cholesterol to HDL ratio: 3.0
Fasting Blood Glucose: 95 (mg/dL)
Vitamin D: 22.9 (ng/ml)
PSA: 1.15 (ng/ml)
Other Studies
Updated baseline ECG, normal sinus rhythm and otherwise unremarkable. The President is current on all age-appropriate screening tests.
Past Medical History
No significant past medical history
Past Surgical History: None
Social History
The President continues to focus on healthy lifestyle choices. He eats a healthy diet, exercises daily, remains tobacco free, and only drinks alcohol occasionally and in moderation.
Medications
Ibuprofen. Occasional use to treat intermittent plantar fasciitis.
Malarone. Malaria chemoprophylaxis, as indicated during periods of global travel to malaria endemic areas.
Nicotine Gum. Occasional use.
Vitamin D. Daily to treat mild Vitamin D deficiency.
Immunizations
Routine vaccinations, to include seasonal influenza, all up to date. All travel vaccinations up to date.
Summary
The President’s overall health is excellent. All clinical data indicates that the President is currently healthy and that he will remain so for the duration of his Presidency.
