Parkinson’s expert at Walter Reed medical center has visited White House eight times since August 2023 – report

Joe Biden’s doctor met with a leading Washington DC neurologist at the White House this year, it was reported on Saturday.

The report came after Biden on Friday ruled out taking an independent cognitive test and releasing its findings publicly, in an interview with ABC News arranged following his disastrous performance in last week’s presidential TV debate with Donald Trump.

According White House visitor logs reviewed by the New York Post, Dr Kevin Cannard, a Parkinson’s disease expert at Walter Reed medical center, met with Dr Kevin O’Connor, a doctor of osteopathic medicine who has treated the president for years.

The visit took place at the White House residence clinic on 17 January. Cannard has visited the White House house eight times since August 2023. On seven of those visits, most recently in late March, he met with Megan Nasworthy, a liaison between Walter Reed and the White House.

    • girlfreddy@lemmy.caOP
      172·
      5 months ago

      Osteopaths are fully trained and accredited MDs, so I’m wondering why you’re shocked.

    • crusty_baboon@lemmy.world
      14·
      5 months ago

      A DO, not a chiropractor as you might be thinking. Vast majority of DOs practice exactly the same as MDs, many going through the same post-graduate training.

    • Zaktor@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      51·
      5 months ago

      https://thedo.osteopathic.org/2024/03/get-to-know-president-bidens-physician-kevin-oconnor-do/

      His responsibilities have evolved over the years, but Dr. O’Connor says the most important part of each day is saying, “Good morning, Mr. President.”

      Because Dr. O’Connor and his team are some of the first people President Biden will see each day, Dr. O’Connor stresses the importance of greeting the President affirmatively and making themselves available. This simple engagement can help to set the mood for the rest of the day.

      Osteopathic medicine isn’t quite quackery, they’re actual doctors, but it’s very questionable.