President-elect Donald Trump on Friday tapped Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, an emergency physician and disaster relief specialist, to serve as the next surgeon general, the New York Post reported.

Nesheiwat, the medical director for CityMD urgent care clinics and a frequent Fox News medical contributor has been recognized for her leadership during major healthcare crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump praised her as a “fierce advocate” for preventive medicine and affordable healthcare, citing her unwavering commitment to saving and treating thousands of American lives.

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