Dr Janette Nesheiwat is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to serve as surgeon general in his new administration. A famous doctor known for his expertise in public health and preventive care, and Fox News medical contributor, Nesheiwat, born in Carmel, New York, is the daughter of Christian Jordanian immigrants.
A graduate of the University of South Florida, Nesheiwat completed his medical residency at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Fayetteville and completed ER rotations with Johns Hopkins University.
Born in Carmel, New York, Janette Nesheiwat is one of five children raised by her widowed mother, Hayat Nesheiwata pediatric nurse and immigrants from Jordan. The family moved to Umatilla, Florida, when Janette was young. In addition to regularly contributing to Fox News and other outlets, she is a published author of Beyond the Stethoscope: Miracles in Medicine and promotes dietary supplements she formulates, according to her website. She is also a dedicated advocate for affordable, quality healthcare and empowering individuals to take responsibility for their well-being.

“Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health,” Trump said in a statement. “She is committed to ensuring Americans have access to affordable, quality health care and believes in empowering individuals to take responsibility for their health to live longer and healthier lives.”

Nesheiwat in a 2022 interview with Nashville Voyager spoke in detail about being raised by his mother who was inspirational in every sense of the word. Growing up with four of her other siblings, she received professional inspiration and learned crucial life skills and important values ​​from her widowed mother, who worked as a registered nurse and inspired her to pursue medicine.
“Growing up and coming from a close-knit Christian family, my mom taught us the importance of God, education, servitude, and giving back to our community. I was in awe watching my mom care for young injured child patients and see joy and the love and laughter she brought into their lives that played a positive role in their healing,” Nesheiwat said.
After losing her husband, her mother Hayat worked tirelessly – often working two or three jobs – to provide for her children. The six family members shared a roof and a single bathroom. Nesheiwat also mentioned in the interview how her mother instilled the important values ​​of kindness, hard work and determination.

All about her four siblings

Julia Nesheiwata former US Army captain, served as homeland security adviser under President Trump and held senior positions in the Bush and Obama administrations. A recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, she is an expert on national security and energy policy.
Jaclyn Stappa former Miss New York USA and Mrs. Florida America, is a philanthropist, children’s book author and founder of the non-profit organization CHARM (Children Are Magical). She is married to Creed singer Scott Stapp and is a devoted mother of three.

Yours and Daniel Nesheiwat pursued careers in law, becoming defense attorneys in Nashville, where they focus on advocating for human rights, fighting human traffickingand fighting for social justice.
“My mother’s strong work ethic and encouragement led to, my sister Captain Julia, a US Army military intelligence officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was an advisor to the 45th President of the United States,” Nesheiwat revealed.

“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! @hayat_neshwat Now that I’m a mom, I see how much you went through every day as a widow and single mom raising 5 kids. You did it with grace and beauty. Thank you for your unconditional love and guidance,” sister Jaclyn wrote last year on Mother’s Day.
(Image courtesy: Facebook/Dr Janette Nesheiwat)